Over 100,000 Register for Free Rooftop Solar Scheme
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Over 100,000 Register for Free Rooftop Solar Scheme

More than 100,000 people have registered under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to install rooftop solar systems, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the Solar Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo at Bharat Mandapam.

Gupta said the registrations reflected growing public confidence in solar energy and described the scheme as an important initiative towards energy self-reliance. She said the Delhi government was encouraging residents to install rooftop solar systems as part of its effort to expand clean energy across the capital.

Under the Delhi initiative, rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW are being installed free of cost. For systems with higher capacity, subsidies of up to Rs. 0.16 mn are being provided, according to the chief minister. The government aims to make rooftops a source of clean energy, reduce household electricity bills and position Delhi as an example in the use of solar power.

The Delhi government launched the Delhi PM Surya Ghar scheme in September. Under the central component of the programme, the Centre provides a subsidy of up to Rs. 78,000 for rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW. The Delhi government has decided to provide an additional state subsidy of Rs. 78,000 on similar terms, taking the potential combined support to Rs. 0.16 mn.

Gupta said the administration was making continuous efforts to promote clean energy and strengthen energy self-reliance. She added that the initiative was part of a broader transition towards solar power, with cooperation and coordinated action needed to expand renewable energy adoption. The registrations indicate participation in the scheme has extended beyond government promotion, although the release did not provide details on the number of installations completed or the total rooftop capacity targeted.

More than 100,000 people have registered under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to install rooftop solar systems, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday. She was speaking at the Solar Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo at Bharat Mandapam. Gupta said the registrations reflected growing public confidence in solar energy and described the scheme as an important initiative towards energy self-reliance. She said the Delhi government was encouraging residents to install rooftop solar systems as part of its effort to expand clean energy across the capital. Under the Delhi initiative, rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW are being installed free of cost. For systems with higher capacity, subsidies of up to Rs. 0.16 mn are being provided, according to the chief minister. The government aims to make rooftops a source of clean energy, reduce household electricity bills and position Delhi as an example in the use of solar power. The Delhi government launched the Delhi PM Surya Ghar scheme in September. Under the central component of the programme, the Centre provides a subsidy of up to Rs. 78,000 for rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW. The Delhi government has decided to provide an additional state subsidy of Rs. 78,000 on similar terms, taking the potential combined support to Rs. 0.16 mn. Gupta said the administration was making continuous efforts to promote clean energy and strengthen energy self-reliance. She added that the initiative was part of a broader transition towards solar power, with cooperation and coordinated action needed to expand renewable energy adoption. The registrations indicate participation in the scheme has extended beyond government promotion, although the release did not provide details on the number of installations completed or the total rooftop capacity targeted.

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