# 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.
- Title: Delhi offers free rooftop solar to 2.25 lakh homes | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/delhi-to-fund-rooftop-solar-panels-up-to-3-kw-for-2-25-lakh-homes/articleshow/134388521.cms
- Author: ANI
- Published: 2026-09-21T11:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi, rooftop solar, pm surya ghar muft bijli yojana, rekha gupta, free solar panels, green energy, renewable energy, india, solar installation
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.