Delhi's New Rooftop Solar Campaign To Offer Subsidy, Help With Installation
The Delhi government has launched the 'Solarize East' campaign to help residents install rooftop solar panels by simplifying the subsidy and installation process. The initiative aims to lower electricity bills by connecting households with the national PM Surya Ghar scheme.
Why it matters
This policy promotes renewable energy adoption at the residential level, contributing to India's broader climate and energy efficiency goals.
The Delhi government on Sunday launched a new scheme under which residents considering rooftop solar to lower their electricity bills will be offered help in navigating subsidies, finding solar partners and completing the installation and net-metering process.The "Solarize East" campaign is aimed at connecting eligible households with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, under which residential consumers can receive a central subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels.Under the scheme, the subsidy is Rs 30,000 for a 1-kW system and Rs 60,000 for a 2-kW system. The support is capped at Rs 78,000 for systems of 3 kW or more. Residents must apply through the national PM Surya Ghar portal and select a registered vendor for the installation.The state government's scheme, being rolled out with BSES Yamuna Power Limited, will initially cover South-East Delhi.
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