Rooftop solar in New Delhi
Calculator below is tuned to New Delhi's sunshine, not a generic national average.
- Peak sun
- ~5 hrs/day
- Generation
- ~4 units/kW/day
- Max subsidy
- ₹78,000
Where your money goes
Your 25-year money curve
What the planet gets
Based on India's grid emission factor (~0.82 kg CO₂/unit) and ~20 kg CO₂ absorbed per mature tree per year.
Delhi's DISCOMs support net metering for residential rooftop up to sanctioned load. Delhi Solar Policy 2.0 has periodically offered generation-based incentives on top of the central subsidy.
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Solar in New Delhi: what's different locally
Delhi pairs decent sun with progressive solar policy, generation-based incentives have periodically applied on top of the central subsidy. Winter fog and summer dust each shave output, so clean panels monthly.
DISCOM: BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / Tata Power-DDL depending on your area.
Typical residential areas going solar: Dwarka, Rohini, Saket, Vasant Kunj, anywhere with a shadow-free roof works the same way.
| Electricity provider | BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / Tata Power-DDL |
|---|---|
| Avg peak sun hours | ~5 hours/day |
| 3kW generates | ~360 units/month |
| Benchmark install cost | ~₹60,000/kW (gross, before subsidy) |
| 3kW total subsidy | ₹78,000 |
| Application timeline | 30-45 days |
Sun-hour figures are annual averages from public irradiance data, rounded, your roof's orientation and shading move the real number. Generation assumes a ~0.8 performance ratio (inverter losses, temperature, soiling).
Official portals, apply & verify here
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Sources for this page
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (MNRE), subsidy slabs and process
- Delhi Solar Portal, tariff and net metering details
- Global Solar Atlas, city irradiance ballparks
New Delhi solar FAQs
How much does a 3kW solar system generate in New Delhi?
Roughly 360 units per month, based on New Delhi's ~5 peak sun hours per day (about 4 units per kW daily after real-world losses). High-sun months generate more, monsoon months less, this is the annual average.
What subsidy do I get for rooftop solar in New Delhi?
The same as everywhere in Delhi: ₹30,000 (1kW), ₹60,000 (2kW), ₹78,000 (3kW+) under PM Surya Ghar. Applications go through pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Who handles net metering in New Delhi?
BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / Tata Power-DDL depending on your area. Expect roughly 30-45 days for the full process.
Is solar worth it in New Delhi?
Delhi pairs decent sun with progressive solar policy, generation-based incentives have periodically applied on top of the central subsidy. Winter fog and summer dust each shave output, so clean panels monthly.