Delhi households with average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units could soon get 3 kW rooftop solar systems without paying the installation cost upfront, under the revised Delhi Solar Energy Policy approved by the Cabinet. The government has set a target of covering around 2.30 lakh households and adding 500 MW of rooftop solar capacity by March 2027.
The scheme is designed to remove the biggest barrier that has kept many households from installing rooftop solar: the initial cost. Eligible consumers will receive the systems at zero upfront cost, subject to technical feasibility, while existing electricity subsidies will continue for eligible consumers. However, the Delhi government has not yet announced a separate application window specifically for this newly approved zero-cost scheme.
