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4 FAQs about New Delhi s requirements for solar container outdoor power

Does Delhi have a solar policy?

Delhi launched its solar policy in 2016, and in 2023, introduced an updated solar roadmap with the goal of achieving 6,000 MW of installed capacity by 2025. Both policies promote solar adoption across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors through capital subsidies, generation-based incentives, and simplified net metering.

How much solar power will Delhi have by 2027?

The Delhi government has announced plans to install 4,500 MW of solar capacity, including 750 MW of rooftop solar within the state and around 3,750 MW of utility-scale solar outside the state by 2027 under the new Solar Energy Policy 2023.

Are rooftop solar systems required in Delhi?

According to the amendment to the Unified Building Bye Laws for Delhi, 2016, dated March 8, 2019, all new residential, institutional, government, commercial, group housing, and industrial buildings must install rooftop solar systems, subject to meeting the minimum area requirement.

What is Delhi solar policy 2024?

At the end of January 2024, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced Delhi Solar Policy 2024 with multiple financial incentives for residential, commercial, and industrial solar consumers. The new policy aims to achieve 4.5 GW of solar capacity by March 2027. The policy also provides multiple initiatives:

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