Key Takeaways
- Over 17,000 rooftop solar plants installed in Delhi under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna.
- Subsidies total Rs 1.08 lakh for installations up to 3 KW, including Rs 30,000 from the Delhi government.
- Participants can enjoy zero electricity bills and approximately Rs 900 monthly incentives for five years.
Increasing Solar Adoption in Delhi
The adoption of rooftop solar panels in Delhi is steadily increasing through the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna. To date, over 17,000 solar plants have been installed as part of a collaborative initiative by the Delhi government and power distribution companies (discoms). Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has encouraged residents to embrace solar power through an open letter, emphasizing the financial incentives available.
Under this program, the Delhi government provides a capital subsidy of Rs 30,000 for solar plants up to 3 KW capacity. In total, homeowners can receive a subsidy of Rs 1.08 lakh when combining Rs 30,000 from the Delhi government with Rs 78,000 from the central government. For households consuming up to 500 units of electricity monthly, the installation of a 3 KW rooftop system can lead to zero electricity bills. Alongside this, beneficiaries will receive a generation-based incentive (GBI) of Rs 900 for five years, significantly contributing to savings of approximately Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,200 each month, depending on the power purchase adjustment costs.
BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) have successfully energized 11,100 solar rooftop connections by September 2025, impacting individual, educational, industrial, and commercial users. This initiative has increased Delhi’s clean energy capacity by over 228 MW, benefiting consumers through reduced bills and lowering carbon emissions.
Efforts to promote solar rooftop adoption include various outreach initiatives by the BSES discoms, such as Solar Camps, mobile ‘Surya Rath’ roadshows, ‘Solar Melas,’ and door-to-door visits. These activities are supplemented by social media campaigns aimed at raising awareness and encouraging participation.
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has also made strides in this sector, exceeding a cumulative rooftop solar capacity of 100 MW in its operational areas. Over 6,300 installations have been energized under TPDDL’s programs, which support Delhi’s ambition for renewable energy. These installations comprise predominantly domestic consumers, alongside commercial and industrial users, and include options for virtual net metering and group net metering.
As citizens take advantage of these solar rooftops, they contribute to generating clean electricity, bringing Delhi closer to its sustainability goals. Each new solar installation fosters a cleaner and greener environment, enhancing the quality of life for residents.
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