Solar Panels in Delhi — 2025 Complete Guide
Delhi offers some of India's best solar incentives — the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy PLUS a Delhi government generation-based incentive of ₹2/unit for 5 years. This makes Delhi one of the best cities to go solar.
Delhi Solar System Costs
| System Size | Total Cost | After Subsidy | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹60,000–₹75,000 | ₹30,000–₹45,000 | ₹12,000–₹15,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹1,20,000–₹1,45,000 | ₹60,000–₹85,000 | ₹22,000–₹28,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹1,60,000–₹2,00,000 | ₹82,000–₹1,22,000 | ₹32,000–₹42,000 |
| 5 kW | ₹2,50,000–₹3,10,000 | ₹1,72,000–₹2,32,000 | ₹50,000–₹65,000 |
Delhi Exclusive: ₹2/Unit Generation Incentive
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) provides an additional ₹2 per unit generated for 5 years. For a 3 kW system generating ~4,500 units/year, that's an extra ₹9,000/year on top of your electricity savings.
BSES vs Tata Power Delhi — Net Metering
- BSES Rajdhani/Yamuna: South, West, East Delhi — apply at bsesdelhi.com
- Tata Power Delhi: North and Northwest Delhi — apply at tatapower-ddl.com
- Both offer net metering at consumption tariff rate
- Free net meter installation by DISCOM
Delhi Solar Tips
- Delhi has ~300 sunny days/year — excellent generation potential
- Winter fog (Dec–Jan) reduces generation by 20–30%
- Dust storms in May–June need frequent panel cleaning
- Flat RCC rooftops ideal for Delhi installations
- Use MNRE-empanelled installers only for subsidy eligibility