From The Economic Times · ANI · · 1m 20s
Delhi offers free rooftop solar to 2.25 lakh homes
Delhi's chief minister launches a portal for residents to get government-funded solar panels up to 3 kilowatts at zero cost.
In brief
Delhi's chief minister launches a portal for residents to get government-funded solar panels up to 3 kilowatts at zero cost. Delhi will fully fund rooftop solar installation for 225,000 homes under a national scheme, with residents paying nothing and applying on a first-come, first-served basis. Originally reported by…
Delhi launches free solar portal
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a portal for residents to register under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which will fully fund rooftop solar installation up to 3 kilowatts.
“The Delhi government will bear the entire cost of installing solar panels up to a capacity of 3 kilowatts, meaning the consumer will not have to spend a single rupee.”
2.25 lakh homes eligible
Solar panels will be installed on 225,000 homes on a first-come, first-served basis, with residents applying online through the dedicated portal.
Zero cost to residents
The Delhi government bears the entire installation cost, meaning residents pay nothing and receive free electricity up to 300 units per month.
National scheme launched in 2024
The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government flagship scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February 2024 to provide free electricity to 1 crore households across India.
Green energy for Delhi
The initiative promotes rooftop solar systems to generate green energy in the national capital and reduce dependence on conventional power sources.
What matters most
Delhi will fully fund rooftop solar installation for 225,000 homes under a national scheme, with residents paying nothing and applying on a first-come, first-served basis.
