Delhi Cabinet clears free rooftop solar systems for households using up to 400 units
The Delhi Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Solar Energy Policy 2023, providing free rooftop solar systems for households consuming up to 400 units of electricity per month. The initiative aims to install 2.3 lakh solar systems by 2027, with the government covering the cost difference beyond existing central subsidies.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant shift toward renewable energy adoption in urban residential sectors while maintaining political commitments to subsidized electricity.
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved second amendment to Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023, under which rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW will be installed for free for domestic consumers with an average consumption of up to 400 units per month.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said consumers using up to 200 units of electricity would not only continue to receive the subsidy after installing rooftop solar systems but would also earn an energy-saving incentive for the electricity they save.
The government has set a target of installing solar systems on 2.3 lakh rooftops and adding 500 MW of rooftop solar capacity by March 2027. Ms. Gupta said work to install solar systems on government buildings is already under way.
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