Delhi launched its solar policy in 2016, and in 2023, introduced an updated solar roadmap with the goal of achieving 6,000 MW of installed capacity by 2025. Both policies promote solar adoption across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors through capital subsidies, generation-based incentives, and simplified net metering.

Households can claim up to ₹1.08 lakh in total subsidies, while commercial and industrial users benefit from up to ₹1/kWh in GBIs and 50% savings on power bills. The state has also enabled group net metering and online applications via the Delhi Solar Portal to drive faster adoption.

Capacity Targets (by 2026–27)

Utility-scale solar (outside Delhi): 3,750 MW
Rooftop solar (within Delhi): 750 MW
Total target: 4,500 MW

Residential
Solar Benefits

Subsidy Structure (Centre + Delhi Govt.):
- Delhi: ₹10,000 per kW up to 3 kW rooftop solar installation (total ₹30,000)
- Central (MNRE):
  - 1 kW: Up to ₹30,000
  - 2 kW: Up to ₹60,000
  - 3 kW: Up to ₹78,000
- Total combined subsidy: Up to ₹1,08,000 for 3 kW systems

Additional Incentives:

GBI: ₹3/kWh (up to 3 kW), ₹2/kWh (above 3 kW and up to 10 kW), for 5 years
Loans: EMIs from ₹4,200/month (sample estimate)
Apply online via Delhi Solar Portal

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Commercial & Industrial Sector

No capital subsidy
GBI: ₹1/kWh for 5 years (first 200 MW deployed)
Up to 50% electricity bill savings possible with rooftop solar
Application & feasibility fees waived up to 10 kW (confirm with DISCOM)
Net Metering: Energy rollover allowed till FY end

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Group Housing Societies (GHS) / RWAs

Central Subsidy: ₹18,000 per kW for common facilities (up to 500 kW, 3 kW per house for GHS/RWA)
Delhi GBI: ₹2/kWh for 5 years (up to 500 kW, 10 kW per house for GBI)
Eligibility: For common facilities, up to 500 kW (subsidy: 3 kW per house; GBI: 10 kW per house)

Net Metering & Policy Highlights

Limits:
- Minimum: 1 kW
- Maximum: 1 MW (check DISCOM)
Special Models Allowed:
- Group Net Metering
- Community Solar
- RESCO Model (including Hybrid RESCO)
DISCOM Mandate:
- Allow solar addition up to 50% of transformer capacity