Delhi CM launches solar portal for citizens to register for rooftop solar scheme

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the registration portal for the ‘Delhi PM Surya Ghar’ scheme, offering households subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh for rooftop solar systems under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Ms. Gupta said applications would be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Under the scheme, the Centre provides a subsidy of up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW, while the Delhi government will provide an additional ₹78,000. Domestic consumers with average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units will be eligible for systems of up to 3 kW without upfront payment, with any gap in the cost covered through assistance arranged under the scheme.