Delhi Rooftop Solar Scheme 2026: The Rooftop Solar Scheme initiated by the Government of Delhi is aiming at encouraging households, residential societies, and commercial establishments to shift towards clean and renewable sources of energy. The scheme operates under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023, which came into force in March 2024 and later on amended in July 2025.
The purpose of the policy is to make solar energy more affordable by providing financial incentives or subsidies thereby reducing dependency on conventional electricity sources.
Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023: At a Glance
The Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023 was notified in March 2024 with a goal of increasing rooftop solar capacity to 750 MW within the state and accessing utility scale solar capacity of 3,750 MW from outside the state.
Vision
The vision of Delhi Energy Policy 2023 is to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for the consumers in Delhi by providing incentives, and at the same time creating green jobs in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
Objectives
- To establish Delhi as a leading state in solar power and reducing its reliance on conventional sources of energy and hence reducing air pollution.
- To minimize electricity prices by adopting solar to meet Delhi’s growing electricity demand.
- To provide access to solar across all consumers of Delhi to save their electricity bills and create avenues for income generation.
What is a Rooftop Solar Scheme?
Under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023, the consumers can install Rooftop Solar Systems on their premises and generate electricity through solar power. The electricity generated can be consumed by the consumers and the surplus can be exported to the electricity grid through net metering.
Also Read: How Does a Solar Panel Generate Electricity?
As per the scheme, the eligible consumers can receive both Delhi Government finance assistance and Central Government subsidy under PM Surya Ghar.
Detailed Pathway to install Rooftop Solar
Delhi Government Rooftop Solar Scheme Subsidy
As per the latest amendment of Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023, the GNCTD will provide a capital subsidy at the rate of Rs. 10,000 per KW up to 3 KW per consumer as detailed below:
| Category | Capital Subsidy |
| Residential Households | Rs. 10,000 per KW with maximum Rs. 30,000 (3 KW solar plants) |
| Group Housing Society/ Residential Welfare Association | Rs. 2,000 for common facilities up to 500 KW capacity (@3 KW per house) |
The State Capital Subsidy will be transferred to consumers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Further, the residential, commercial and industrial consumers are eligible for Generation based incentive (GBI) as shown in following table:
| Consumer Type | Monthly GBI (INR per KWH) |
| Residential: Maximum up to 3kW | 3 |
| Residential: Above 3 kW, and up to 10kW | 2 |
| Group housing societies/ Residential Welfare Associations: Up to 500kW (at 10kW per house) | 2 |
| Commercial and Industrial (for the first 200 MW deployed) | 1 |
Delhi Rooftop Solar Scheme: Benefits
The scheme provides the following benefits to the eligible consumers:
- Substantial reduction in the amount of electricity purchased from the grid.
- Eligible consumers can receive financial assistance from both the Central and State Government.
- Receives the incentives directly linked with the electricity generation.
- Helps in reduced dependency on conventional fossil fuel based electricity and contributes to a safer environment.
Delhi Rooftop Solar Scheme: How to Apply?
The consumers can easily initiate the process through Delhi Solar Portal, which is a single platform for all information and applications related to rooftop solar. The portal provides an option to apply under PM Surya Ghar Yojana as well as Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023.
In simple terms, the application process comprises of:
- Choosing an empanelled vendor
- Installation of the solar panels
- Installation of the meter
- Completion of all the formalities
Direct links to apply:
Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023
Steps to Apply for Delhi Rooftop Solar Subsidy
Step-1: Register in the Delhi Solar Portal using CA Number, Mobile Number and Email ID or login using Mobile Number.
Step-2: Apply for solar rooftop subsidy, Application no. will be generated via SMS.
Step-3: Respective DISCOM will process the application and inform the consumer on successful release of subsidy.
Consumers are advised to check the latest updates, approved vendors, documentation requirements, and DISCOM related procedures on the official portal.
As per Delhi’s Chief Minister, by March 2027, 2.30 lakh homes and 500 MW of additional rooftop solar capacity will power Delhi. Also, eligible homes can get up to 3KW rooftop solar at zero upfront cost and free O&M for five years.
Can Clean Energy Give Everlasting Freedom?
The Delhi Rooftop Solar Scheme 2026 presents an attractive proposition of subsidies and zero electricity bills to citizens who want to use the sun’s energy to power their homes. But have we ever wondered about the usefulness of such material benefits? Solar panels can brighten our homes and save us money, but can they eliminate the shadows of grief, disease, and death? We use external light, but whose inner self is free from the darkness of spirituality?
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that this mortal world is a temporary shelter, and everything decays and disappears eventually. So while clean energy can provide a short-term reprieve, only true scripture-based worship of Supreme God Kabir can charge your soul with everlasting peace and free you from the cycle of birth and death.
Know the truth about our mortal world and how true salvation is possible here:
- Website: www.jagatgururampalji.org
- YouTube: Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj
- Facebook: Spiritual Leader Saint Rampal Ji
- ‘X’ handle: @SaintRampalJiM
