ENCOURAGING ROOFTOP SOLAR PANEL

Why in the News?

  • Delhi Chief Minister announced a new policy encouraging rooftop solar panel installation.
  • Residents opting for the scheme could potentially eliminate electricity bills and earn Rs 700-900 monthly.

About Delhi Solar Policy 2024:

Source: IE
About Solar Rooftop Status in India:

·    Gujarat and Maharashtra lead in solar rooftop additions, contributing 45% of the total installed capacity, totaling 8,488 MW .

Source: Navitassolar

·    In FY23 (April to February), these states represented 58% of rooftop additions, as reported by CRISIL.