Commercial Connection
Commercial Connection refers to an electricity connection provided for business or commercial use, not for domestic purposes.
What it is used for
Shops & showrooms
Offices
Factories & workshops
Hotels, restaurants, cafés
Hospitals & schools
Commercial equipment (machines, motors, solar systems, geysers, atta chakki, etc.)
Key features
⚡ Higher load capacity than domestic connection
📊 Different tariff (commercial rates)
🏢 Suitable for continuous & heavy usage
📄 Requires business documents for approval
Common requirements (India)
ID & address proof
Shop/office ownership or rent agreement
Load requirement details
Application to local electricity board (DISCOM)
Related to solar systems
Commercial connections are often used for:
Solar rooftop systems
Solar geysers (commercial use)
Solar atta chakki
Net metering benefits (where applicable)