Delhi assembly to run fully on solar energy, to ditch ₹2-crore power bill

Going green Delhi assembly will dismantle the old solar panels on its rooftop and install new ones of higher capacity to reduce power bills

- Alok KN Mishra

NEW DELHI: The Delhi assembly is set to become the first in India to run entirely on solar energy, with rooftop panels expected to eliminate its ₹2 crore annual power bill, officials announced on Monday. A 3,250-square metre area atop the assembly building will be covered with panels capable of generating enough power to bring the bill down to zero.

The ₹2 crore project is expected to be completed within 60 days of the tender being awarded, with tenders likely to be floated next week. Officials said the 500kV rooftop solar system will come with a 30-year warranty.