New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) Over 1 lakh people have registered under 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' to install rooftop solar systems, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.
Gupta was speaking at the Solar Plenary Session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo at Bharat Mandapam.
"Every rooftop will become a source of solar energy. Delhi government is committed to taking the capital towards green energy. Over one lakh registrations reflect growing public confidence in solar energy," Gupta said, adding that the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' is an important initiative towards achieving energy self-reliance.
"Taking this vision forward, 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 Rs 1.56 lakh are being provided for systems with higher capacity," Gupta said.
The Chief Minister said 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.
The entire world is moving forward in this field by working together. The Delhi government is making continuous efforts to expand clean energy and promote energy self-reliance, she added.
In September this year, the chief minister launched the 'Delhi PM Surya Ghar' scheme, under which the Centre provides a subsidy of up to Rs 78,000 for rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW. The Delhi government has also decided to provide a state subsidy of Rs 78,000 along the same lines.
