Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Delhi CM Launches Solar Portal to Benefit 2.3 Lakh Homes
Delhi has started a website to help families apply for rooftop solar panels.
The program is part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Families that use up to 400 electricity units each month may receive systems of up to 3 kW without paying for installation.
The central and Delhi governments will together provide subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh for eligible systems.
More than 2.30 lakh families are targeted in the first phase.
People must register early because applications will be handled in the order they arrive.
Solar panels can help families make their own electricity.
Officials say the panels may provide free electricity for nearly 25 years and could also create income.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi PM Surya Ghar registration portal on Monday under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Delhi households using up to 400 electricity units monthly can receive rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW without payment.
The Centre and Delhi government will each provide subsidies of up to ₹78,000, totaling ₹1.56 lakh for eligible systems.
The first phase aims to provide free rooftop solar panels to more than 2.30 lakh families on a first-come, first-served basis.
Officials said the systems could provide free electricity for about 25 years and potential monthly income of ₹293 to ₹2,400.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the portal, with Power Minister Ashish Sood attending and describing its benefits.
- What
- The Delhi government launched a registration portal for rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- When
- The portal was launched on Monday; applications were made available on September 21.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The initiative aims to expand household solar energy, provide free or subsidized electricity, and offer residents potential income from rooftop systems.
- Scheme
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
- First-phase target
- More than 2.30 lakh Delhi families
- Eligibility threshold
- Domestic consumers using up to 400 electricity units per month
- System size
- Up to 3 kW for the main household benefit; systems up to 2 kW are also encouraged for families with smaller rooftops
- Combined subsidy
- Up to ₹1.56 lakh, comprising ₹78,000 each from the Centre and Delhi government
- Potential monthly income
- ₹293 to ₹2,400, according to Power Minister Ashish Sood
- System life and maintenance
- The system may operate for around 25 to 30 years; vendors will handle operation and maintenance for the first five years
