The Delhi administration unveiled Solar Policy 2024, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stating that individuals will enjoy no electricity bills upon adoption.
Delhi Governments Solar Policy 2024 , New Delhi : On Monday, Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, declared that individuals installing rooftop solar panels will incur no electricity charges, regardless of their consumption levels. This announcement coincided with the introduction of the Delhi government’s forthcoming solar policy, slated for notification within the next 10 days.
Delhi’s latest solar policy, dubbed Delhi Governments Solar Policy 2024, has been revealed by the government. Kejriwal noted the existing electricity provisions: free up to 200 units, half rates up to 400 units, and full billing thereafter. However, he emphasized that consumers will now be rewarded for generating solar power.
दिल्ली का बिजली प्रबंधन पूरे देश में सबसे बेहतर है। अब दिल्ली सोलर ऊर्जा का भी बेहतर उपयोग करने के लिए तैयार है। दिल्ली सरकार की सोलर पॉलिसी 2024 को लेकर महत्वपूर्ण प्रेस कॉन्फ़्रेंस। LIVE https://t.co/OaQXUaFTxN
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 29, 2024
Those who opt for rooftop solar panel installation at their residences will enjoy zero electricity bills under Delhi Governments Solar Policy 2024. Additionally, Chief Minister of Delhi mentioned that such installations could yield an extra income ranging from ₹700 to ₹900 monthly. Furthermore, the Chief Minister also highlighted a halving of electricity bills for commercial and industrial consumers in a post on social media X.
Kejriwal also declared that government buildings spanning 500 square meters must install solar panels within the next three years as per the Delhi Solar Policy.
आज हमने दिल्ली सोलर पॉलिसी 2024 का ऐलान किया। इसमें कई जनहितकारी प्रावधान हैं
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 29, 2024
इसकी सबसे बड़ी ख़ासियत है कि इसका इस्तेमाल करने वाले घरेलू उपभोक्ताओं का बिजली बिल जीरो हो जायेगा और 700 से 900 रुपये प्रति माह आमदनी होगी
कमर्शियल और औद्योगिक उपभोक्ताओं के बिजली बिल आधे हो जाएँगे।
According to Power Minister Atishi, the Cabinet has given its nod to the new Delhi Governments Solar Policy 2024, expected to be officially announced within 10 days. Kejriwal highlighted that the previous solar policy, known as Solar Policy 2016, was acclaimed as the most progressive solar initiative when introduced by the Delhi government.
Kejriwal noted that the Delhi government’s 2016 policy facilitated the installation of more than 250 MW of rooftop solar plants and approximately 1,250 MW of utility-scale solar plants, reaching a combined total of 1,500 MW. This accounts for 7.2% of Delhi’s annual electricity requirements.
The Delhi government’s declaration coincided with the upcoming Lok Sabha Election scheduled for this year.
