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Arjun Brij
Sep 02, 2026 | Updated 11:13 AM GMT+5:30
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Delhi’s government approved an ambitious solar energy scheme that will provide free rooftop solar panels to approximately 2.3 lakh households consuming up to 400 units of electricity monthly.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative on Tuesday (1 September) following a cabinet meeting that passed the second amendment to the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, with installations targeted for completion by March 2027.
Under the revised policy, eligible residential consumers will receive 3-kilowatt rooftop solar systems at zero upfront cost, subject to technical feasibility.
The scheme combines a central government subsidy of Rs 78,000 under the PM Surya Ghar scheme with an additional Rs 78,000 capital subsidy from Delhi.
The government will also bridge any remaining gap between the total installation cost and available subsidies, effectively eliminating the financial barrier that has prevented many households from adopting solar energy.
The initiative aims to add 500 MW of additional rooftop solar capacity across the capital.
Gupta candidly acknowledged that the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar scheme had not gained sufficient momentum in Delhi, prompting this state-level intervention.
Currently, only around 10,000 buildings in the city have solar energy generation capabilities.
The revised policy introduces several key changes, including upfront payment of generation-based incentives rather than instalments spread over five years.
The Delhi government will also arrange operation and maintenance support for five years through designated vendors, addressing household concerns about system upkeep.
Consumers installing solar systems of up to 10 kW will not pay any registration fees, further simplifying the adoption process.
Delhi’s existing electricity subsidy benefits will continue for eligible consumers, positioning rooftop solar as an additional route toward lower household energy costs.
A standard 3-kW system costs approximately Rs 1.75 lakh, meaning the combined subsidies will cover most or all installation expenses.
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Arjun Brij is a Newsroom Associate at Swarajya. He tracks infrastructure and trade developments and posts on X at @arjun_brij.
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