Every rooftop in Delhi will become source of solar energy: CM

New Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) said that every rooftop in the city will become a source of solar energy under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Delhi government committed to taking the capital towards green energy. “Over one lakh registrations (for the scheme) reflect growing public confidence in solar energy in Delhi,” said Ms.

Gupta at the Solar Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo at Bharat Mandapam. The CM said that the Delhi government is encouraging people to install rooftop solar systems.

Rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW are being installed free of cost in Delhi, while subsidies of up to ₹1.56 lakh are being provided for systems with higher capacity, she added. “The government’s aim is to make every rooftop in the capital a source of clean energy, provide relief to every household in its electricity bills and make Delhi an example for the rest of the country in the field of solar energy.