- The Delhi Solar Portal was launched to promote rooftop solar panel installations, enabling residents to generate power and reduce electricity bills.
- Net metering offsets electricity bills by subtracting solar power generation from consumption.
| Becoming Prosumer The policy encourages Delhi residents to become “prosumers”. Prosumer is an electricity consumer who generates extra Solar power. The initiative aligns with the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. |
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- Launched in February 2024, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, aimed at providing free electricity through rooftop solar installations.
- Supply solar power to 1 crore households by March 2027.
- Offers households a subsidy of up to 40%, making rooftop solar installations affordable and accessible.
- Provides participating households with free electricity, significantly reducing their energy costs.
| Renewable energy now more than 46.3% India has reached a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, with its total renewable energy capacity crossing two hundred (203.18 GW) GW as per the Central Electricity Authority. Aligns with the country’s ambitious renewable energy target of achieving 500 GW from non-fossil sources by 2030. The ‘LIFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) movement targets India’s long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070, supported by the ‘Long-term Low Carbon Development Strategy’ submitted to the UNFCCC in November 2022. |
Dig Deeper: Read about the PM-KUSUM, PLI schemes for solar PV modules with a focus on enhancing energy generation capacity while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
