Atishi launches Delhi solar portal; will help power consumers become 'prosumers'

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the 'Delhi Solar Portal' to simplify rooftop solar panel installations, aiming to achieve 750 MW of solar power generation. The portal provides a centralized platform for information, vendor lists, subsidy applications, and net metering, encouraging residents to become prosumers by generating and contributing excess solar power to the grid.

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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday launched the ' Delhi Solar Portal ' as a single window solution for installing rooftop solar panels by the people in the city. Delhiites can now become 'prosumers' (power consumers who generate extra solar power) by installing rooftop solar panels with the help of the portal. Atishi launched the portal at Delhi secretariat and said it will help achieve the target of 750 MW rooftop solar power generation, as per the solar policy of the AAP government launched on March 14 this year.

Rooftop solar panel installation will help consumers having over 400 units of monthly power consumption to also enjoy subsidy benefits, she said at a press conference. The portal will provide all information required for installation of rooftop panels. It will have a solar calculator to estimate solar power generation capacity at a specific rooftop, savings to be made, list of vendors and rate of solar plants, she said.



Also, application for net metering and subsidy could be submitted through the portal and consumers will not be required to visit any office for this purpose, Atishi said. Finance A2Z Of Finance: Finance Beginner Course By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) ChatGPT Mastery from Zero to Hero: The Complete AI Course By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Data Science SQL Server Bootcamp 2024: Transform from Beginner to Pro By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) Basics of Generative AI: Unveiling Tomorrow's Innovations By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Finance A2Z Of Money By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) AI for Everyone: Understanding and Applying the Basics on Artificial Intelligence By - Ritesh Vajariya, Generative AI Expert View Program Finance Startup Fundraising: Essential Tactics for Securing Capital By - Dr. Anu Khanchandani, Startup Coach with more than 25 years of experience View Program Leadership Crafting a Powerful Startup Value Proposition By - Dr.

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Group housing societies and resident welfare associations will also avail the generation-based incentive at the rate of Rs 2 per unit on the installation of rooftop panels, the officer said. Commercial and industrial consumers will avail of the incentive of Re 1 per unit, the officer said, adding that 1-KW plant generates about 100 units and the installation cost of plants ranges from Rs 40,000-60,000 per KW. A national-level subsidy of Rs 78,000 is provided for installation of 3 KW solar plant.

The Delhi government provides an additional subsidy of Rs 2,000 per KW for up to 5 KW, he added. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is November 30, 2024.

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