Delhi Cabinet approves revised solar policy

The Delhi Cabinet has recently endorsed an updated solar policy, allowing households consuming 400 units of electricity or more per month to receive free installation of 3 KW rooftop solar panels, according to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The government aims to install these panels in approximately 2.30 lakh households across the city by March 2027, with the goal of reducing electricity bills and alleviating the financial burden associated with the initial cost of rooftop solar panel installations for those who previously couldn't afford it.

Gupta emphasized that the primary objectives are to decrease people's electricity bills and ease the installation costs. The revised policy is a significant step towards the government's 'Green Delhi' initiative. Currently, around 10,000 buildings in Delhi have the potential for solar energy generation, most of which belong to government buildings, as highlighted by Gupta during a press conference.