Solar in Delhi: Potential, Solar Policy and Solar Subsidy (2024)

Delhi has immense solar potential, as the region experiences over 300 sunny days. Why not use this sunlight raining down on us, and turn it into usable electricity that can power our building?

However, navigating through policies and subsidies can be daunting, especially if you’re new to the world of solar energy.

In this blog, we will guide you through the potential of solar energy in Delhi, the solar policy framework, and the subsidies available to make solar power accessible and affordable.

Households that are setting up solar power systems get Central Financial Assistance (CFA) from the government. MNRE has also raised the solar subsidy under the newly launched PM Surya Ghar Yojana and simplified the application process.

Apart from this, under the new solar policy, the Delhi government is also offering a solar subsidy in addition to the CFA.

Through the recently launched National Portal for Rooftop Solar, one can directly apply for subsidy online and track the entire process from application submission to transfer of funds to the respective bank account.

At the end of January 2024, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Delhi Solar Policy 2024 with multiple financial incentives for residential, commercial, and industrial solar consumers. The new policy aims to achieve 4.5 GW of solar capacity by March 2027.

• A capital subsidy of up to ₹10,000 per consumer in addition to the central solar subsidy.

• Generable-based incentives of up to ₹3/kWh will be provided to consumers from all sectors, be it residential, commercial, or industrial
• Consumers will also enjoy net metering facilities through which they can sell the surplus power to the DISCOMs and earn compensation through it.
• All government buildings with an area of 500 sq. m or above will have to install solar panels in the next 3 years.
• The policy also encourages new deployment models including community solar and Hybrid RESCO that help in overcoming space and financial constraints of solar installation.

Delhi is a populous city. In 2022, the state’s electricity demand peaked at 7.6 GW in December. Can this rising demand be met through solar energy?

Yes, it can!

The current installed solar capacity in the city is 213 MW. However, the state government also sources a massive amount of clean energy from out-of-state solar parks and farms.

This is because due to the dearth of space, the scope for utility-scale solar projects in the city is limited. But, the potential for rooftop solar on the other hand is very high.

Studies have shown that Delhi has over 2.5 GW of potential in the rooftop solar segment. Panels can be installed over the roofs of residential buildings, government offices, hospitals, commercial spaces, and even industrial units to not only cut down on monthly electricity expenditure and shrink carbon footprint but also reduce the burden on electricity grids.

• Reduced electricity cost
• Low maintenance
• Environmentally friendly
• Increased property value
• Fixed Cost asset

Your breakeven period will depend on factors such as the size of the system, location of the plant, electricity tariff of the region, climate, etc. However, generally, consumers can recover their investment in approx. 4-5 years.

A 1kW solar power plant requires approximately 90-110sq.ft shadow-free roof space. But, if you have space constraints, you can also go for innovative solar solutions like Ornate InRoof. 1kW of InRoof is deployed in 65-70sq.ft. Moreover, the system accommodates 26% more panels than conventional solar power systems and is fully leakproof.

The second floor of the corporate office of Ornate Solar has a 40kW Integrated Solar InRoof solution.

Solar PV systems require minimum maintenance. All you need to do is clean your panels once a week to remove accumulated dirt and debris and monitor your system performance.

If you are looking to install solar at your home, Ojas is the fastest and most reliable option. With just 4 hours of your time, 3 tools, and 2 people installation team, we will give you a solution that will generate free electricity for more than 25 years!

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