Launching the solar portal, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said that our government has always focused on clean non-polluting energy. The government's intention is to reduce pollution in Delhi and promote the consumption of solar electricity. He said that the Delhi government had released its solar policy on March 14, 2024. Delhi government wants to achieve 25% of the total electricity consumed from non-renewable energy by 2026. In which 750 MW electricity came from roof top solar panels.
CM Atishi said that Delhi government had already decided that it will install rooftop solar panels on government buildings, now its work is going on at a fast pace. The Chief Minister said that the details and rate list of the vendors coming to install rooftop solar are also available on this portal. This portal is for single window of information. If the electricity generated from your solar panel is more than your consumption, then the Delhi government will also give you money according to unit electricity at Rs 3.
Delhi Solar Policy is the most progressive policy in the country. Under this, 'Delhi Solar Portal' was launched today.
This portal will work as a single window solution for those people in Delhi who want to install solar panels on the roofs of their houses.
People can know about Delhi Solar Policy through this portal https://t.co/y1dyatJFNM
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) November 20, 2024
The Chief Minister said that by 2027, a large part of the energy in Delhi has to be generated from non-polluting energy systems. We can generate 750 MW electricity from rooftop solar. People can install rooftop solar on their homes. There was a lot of demand for it. Any person living in Delhi can install solar panels on their homes.
CM Atishi said what is Delhi Solar Policy? How can it be applied? What will be the benefit from this solar policy? Answers to all these questions will be found on the portal. He said that the person who installs roof top solar panels will also be eligible for net metering.
He said that through this portal you will not have to visit any government office. Information about how much solar energy can be generated on the rooftop and how many watts of solar panels can be installed will also be available through this solar portal. With this policy, not only your electricity bill will be zero but you can also earn money through it. If people generate more electricity through solar panels, the Delhi government will also give incentives.
