Key Takeaways

• Delhi Chief Minister Atishi inaugurated the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ to streamline rooftop solar panel installations.
• The portal aims to facilitate achieving a target of 750 MW solar power generation as part of the AAP government’s solar policy.
• Incentives for power generation from solar panels include Rs 3/unit for domestic consumers and Rs 2/unit for group housing societies and associations.

Launch of the Delhi Solar Portal

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ on Wednesday, designed to serve as a comprehensive platform for residents to install rooftop solar panels. This initiative is a step towards empowering Delhiites to become ‘prosumers’—consumers who also generate solar power. The portal, introduced at the Delhi Secretariat, aligns with the government’s aim to reach a target of 750 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar power generation as outlined in the AAP’s solar policy initiated on March 14, 2023.

The portal is particularly beneficial for domestic power consumers with monthly usage exceeding 400 units, as it offers various subsidy advantages. It provides essential resources for the installation process, including a solar calculator to help users estimate potential solar power generation, future savings, and a comprehensive list of vendors along with their installation rates. Furthermore, the platform allows users to apply for net metering and subsidies online, eliminating the need to visit government offices in person.

For those generating surplus solar energy, the Delhi government will provide a generation-based incentive. Domestic power consumers will receive Rs 3 per unit for power generated beyond their needs from solar plants up to 3 kilowatts (KW). For installations ranging up to 10 KW, the rate decreases to Rs 2 per unit. Additionally, group housing societies and resident welfare associations qualify for this incentive as well, albeit at Rs 2 per unit. Commercial and industrial entities can participate too, receiving Re 1 per unit for the extra solar energy they produce.

In terms of installation costs, a 1-KW solar plant typically generates around 100 units of power, with installation expenses varying from Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 per KW. A significant national-level subsidy of Rs 78,000 is available for the installation of a 3 KW solar plant, complemented by an additional subsidy of Rs 2,000 per KW provided by the Delhi government for installations up to 5 KW.

Through the launch of the Delhi Solar Portal, the government is making progress toward a more sustainable energy future while also promoting economic viability for households and communities looking to harness solar power effectively.

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