Kejriwal rolls out solar policy for rooftop plants, promises zero power bill
The Morning Standard|March 17, 2024
THE Arvind Kejriwal government has notified Delhi Solar Policy, 2023, that will help the consumers with monthly use of over 400 units to get zero bills through rooftop solar plants, a statement on Saturday said.
Kejriwal rolls out solar policy for rooftop plants, promises zero power bill

Under the policy, the consumers who do not get subsidy for using more than 400 units per month can now install rooftop solar panels and get zero bills.

The power bills of commercial users will be halved if they go for rooftop plants, said the statement. Currently, domestic consumers receive zero bills up to 200 units monthly consumption while monthly consumption 50 percent subsidy is given for 201-400 units.

The Delhi Solar Policy, 2023, was announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 29. The government will spend ₹570 crores towards it’s implementation, it said.

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