India, April 3 -- Confusion has gripped housing societies installing rooftop solar systems after reports of a proposed 'grid support charge' (GSC), even as the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) said no final decision has been taken.

The proposed charge - Rs.1.96 per unit on surplus solar power exported to the grid and later drawn for common facilities such as lifts, lights and water pumps - had raised concerns among societies aiming to eliminate electricity bills through solar energy.

Several housing societies, particularly those installing systems above 10 kW, fear the move could significantly increase annual costs and impact the financial viability of their projects.

However, MSEDCL denied any such d...