Delhi Commits To Clean And Green Energy

10 Jul 2026 CW Team

The Delhi government said it aims to transform the national capital into a clean, green and energy-efficient city as the chief minister inaugurated a 500 kilowatt (500 kW) solar power plant at the Air Force and Naval Officers Enclave in Dwarka Sector-7. The project has been presented as part of wider efforts to promote solar power across the country and to achieve energy self-reliance. Officials said households are being encouraged to adopt rooftop solar systems through combined subsidies from central and Delhi government schemes.

The plant was described as among the largest residential solar projects in the capital and was built at a cost of nearly Rs 20 million (Rs 20 mn). Central government support for the scheme amounted to Rs nine mn while the Delhi government provided Rs one mn. Officials said the combined subsidy package aims to reduce upfront costs and accelerate household uptake of solar technology.

Authorities estimated that with the plant becoming operational the enclave's monthly electricity expenditure will fall from about Rs one point two mn to nearly Rs zero point six mn, producing annual savings of around Rs seven point two mn. The government stated that such savings will reduce the financial burden on resident associations and strengthen local energy resilience. It also said the initiative demonstrates the potential for community level projects to contribute to citywide targets for clean energy.

The chief minister underlined the administration's commitment to promoting solar energy, energy-efficiency and environment-friendly technologies across the capital. Officials advocated that wider adoption of rooftop systems would lower electricity bills and support environmental conservation goals. The project was presented as an example of collective responsibility towards sustainability and a model for replication in other residential enclaves.

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