Delhi Achieves 250 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity, Targets 500 MW by 2027
Delhi has reached 250 MW of rooftop solar capacity and aims to double it to 500 MW by 2027. The government is simplifying subsidies and speeding up connections under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Efforts include promoting electric vehicles, expanding EV infrastructure, and integrating battery storage and smart grids to ensure reliable power supply.
Delhi has achieved over 250 MW of rooftop solar capacity and is targeting 500 MW by 2027, according to Minister Ravinder Indraj. Speaking at the Eighth General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, he highlighted the government's efforts to simplify subsidy procedures and provide faster connections under the PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli Yojana. Despite high peak power demand exceeding 8,000 MW during summers, the city ensures reliable electricity supply even in remote areas. The new Solar Policy envisions every rooftop as a power plant, leveraging innovation, solar energy, and digital technology. The government is also promoting electric vehicles and expanding EV charging infrastructure, aiming to electrify 80% of public transport by 2030. Initiatives by BSES, such as integrating battery storage, rooftop solar, and smart grids, are strengthening Delhi's energy ecosystem. The Janakpuri Digital Distribution Division is cited as a model for other states. Minister Indraj praised the Kilokari Battery Energy Storage System, South Asia's largest utility-scale standalone facility, as a milestone in sustainable energy infrastructure. He emphasized Delhi's commitment to becoming a green city and a symbol of developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
