# MCD solar plan for 1,100 civic buildings

> MCD to install solar on 1,100 buildings without upfront cost.
- Title: MCD solar plan for 1,100 civic buildings · Financialexpress
- Summary: MCD to install solar on 1,100 buildings without upfront cost. MCD will install solar systems on 1,100 civic buildings under Delhi’s 2023 Solar Energy Policy…
- Keywords: mcd, ipgcl, delhi solar energy policy, rooftop solar, group net metering, resco model, solar power, business, money, news, solar, plan
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/industry/mcd-new-solar-plan-for-1100-civic-buildings-zero-upfront-cost-lower-bills-in-delhi/4352357
- Author: Sheenu Sharma
- Published: 2026-10-03T01:57:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mcd, ipgcl, delhi solar energy policy, rooftop solar, group net metering, resco model, solar power, business, money, news
## MCD approves solar plan
MCD has approved a unified rooftop solar plan to install solar power systems on about 1,100 civic buildings without spending any of its own capital.
## Delhi Solar Energy Policy
Under Delhi’s 2023 Solar Energy Policy, IPGCL will assess, install and operate rooftop solar systems while MCD pays only for the power it uses.
## No direct capital expenditure
The arrangement ensures no direct capital expenditure for MCD as IPGCL and third-party firms will fund and maintain the solar plants.
## Small systems: CAPEX model
For smaller systems up to 25 kW, IPGCL will install under a CAPEX model and provide five years of free maintenance.
## Large systems: RESCO model
For larger systems, the RESCO model will be used where a third party sets up, operates and maintains the plant and MCD buys power at a pre-agreed tariff.
## Group net metering
Group net metering allows surplus power from one building to be adjusted against consumption at another within the same distribution company area.
## Surplus power credits
Any annual surplus electricity will be carried forward or credited at an average rate of around Rs 5 per unit, potentially reducing MCD’s electricity expenditure.
## Existing solar capacity
MCD has already installed 574 rooftop solar plants with a combined capacity of 13.25 MWp across its properties.
## Key takeaway

MCD will install solar systems on 1,100 civic buildings under Delhi’s 2023 Solar Energy Policy, with IPGCL handling installation and maintenance while MCD pays only for used electricity.