New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Over one lakh power consumers have registered for solar rooftop connections within a month of the launch of a dedicated portal, as part of the Delhi government's initiative to provide 230,000 free installations by March 2027, officials said on Wednesday.
Delhi Power minister Ashish Sood said that the rising registration numbers were a milestone in clean energy.
"This progress is inspired by the "visionary leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his commitment to a sustainable, solar-powered India through the PM Surya Ghar initiative," Sood said.
Crediting this feat to the citizens of Delhi, he added, "Our people are stepping forward to make Delhi cleaner, greener, and energy independent.
Latest figures up to October 21 reveal there have been a total of 102,461 registrations, with the highest number, 37,168, coming from South and West Delhi areas served by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), officials said.
Additionally, 32,718 registrations were made by consumers in East and Central Delhi under BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), and 32,575 registrations from North and North West Delhi under Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL).
The adoption of solar energy shows distinct trends across different areas in Delhi, with city outskirts and industrial hubs like Bawana and Narela leading in registration numbers. These areas often have larger rooftops and open spaces, making them suitable for high-capacity installations, officials noted.
According to officials, urban residential clusters, including planned colonies in West, North, and Northwest Delhi, have also shown a strong response to solar rooftop adoption.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.