Rooftop solar adoption surges in Delhi as subsidies, awareness drives boost installations: Tata Power-DDL
New Delhi, May 28
Delhi has witnessed a sharp rise in rooftop solar adoption over the past few years, driven by government subsidies, awareness campaigns and digital support systems, with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited crossing 10,000 rooftop solar installations across North and North-West Delhi.
According to the company, a total of 10,466 rooftop solar installations with a cumulative capacity of 160.3 MWp had been energised as of April 2026 under its flagship Project 'Suryansh'. The company stated the growth aligns with the Government's clean energy push under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The company said residential consumers accounted for the majority of installations, with 8,451 households adopting rooftop solar systems. It added that consumers are benefiting through reduced electricity bills and the ability to supply surplus power back to the grid.
The pace of adoption accelerated significantly during FY 2025-26, when 5,378 new installations adding 55.75 MWp capacity were energised, marking the highest annual rooftop solar addition in Delhi so far. Installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme also rose sharply to 3,100 during the year.
The utility attributed the increase to financial incentives and outreach efforts. According to the company, combined Central and State subsidies of up to Rs 1.08 lakh have reduced upfront costs, allowing consumers to recover investments within two to three years.
Commercial and industrial consumers accounted for 2,015 installations, while more than 50 Cooperative Group Housing Societies (CGHS) also adopted rooftop solar systems.
The company also highlighted consumer engagement initiatives including deployment of "Solar Sakhis" in villages, "Solar Ambassadors" in urban areas, street plays, solar camps and awareness campaigns through metro advertisements, FM radio and social media.
Tata Power-DDL said it has also launched digital initiatives such as a solar calculator, dedicated call centre, WhatsApp helpline and online onboarding to simplify adoption under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
The company added that it has solarised 18 of its own premises, generating 2.1 MWp of captive clean energy.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some good news about renewable energy in Delhi! The 'Solar Sakhis' in villages and metro ads are smart moves to spread awareness. But I hope the government also focuses on maintenance support for these panels, especially in summer when dust accumulation can reduce efficiency.
Impressive numbers! 10,000 installations and 160 MW capacity is no small feat. I'm curious about the payback period they mentioned - 2-3 years seems very attractive for homeowners. Would love to see similar programs expand across India, especially in states with high solar potential like Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Good initiative but why is this only for North and North-West Delhi? What about other parts of the city? Also, apartments in multi-storey buildings still face challenges with space and permissions. The government should make it easier for RWAs and cooperative societies to install panels on common roofs.
Hats off to the Solar Sakhis and Ambassadors doing ground work! My mother-in-law in a village near Delhi got solar panels through this scheme and now she even sells surplus power back to the grid. It's empowering for women too. More awareness campaigns needed in rural areas. 👏
The digital initiatives like the solar calculator and WhatsApp helpline are game-changers. We used the online onboarding process and it was surprisingly smooth. But I think the government should also introduce low-interest loans for those who can't afford the upfront cost even after subsidies.
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