Introduction Solar Muft Bijli Yojana is a rooftop solar initiative launched by the Delhi Government to encourage clean energy adoption among residential electricity consumers. The scheme enables eligible households to install solar power systems on their rooftops and reduce dependence on conventional electricity. The scheme works in coordination with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and the Delhi Solar Portal, allowing consumers to avail both central and state-level incentives. Eligible households can receive substantial financial assistance for rooftop solar installations, making solar energy more affordable. Under the scheme, consumers can benefit from net metering, enabling them to export excess electricity generated by their solar panels to the grid and receive credits or payments as per applicable regulations. The initiative aims to reduce electricity expenses while promoting renewable energy generation across Delhi. Applications are accepted online through the Delhi Solar Portal, where consumers can register, submit consent, complete technical verification, and track subsidy-related updates. Benefits Free rooftop solar installation up to 3 kW for eligible residential consumers, subject to prescribed conditions. Total subsidy support up to ₹1.56 lakh through Central and Delhi Government assistance. Reduction in monthly electricity bills through solar power generation. Facility to export surplus electricity through net metering. Additional incentives available under applicable Delhi solar policies. Residential systems up to 10 kW eligible for waiver of registration and application charges. 5 years of maintenance support provided by the installation vendor under applicable models. Opportunity to earn benefits from excess power supplied to the grid. Group Housing Societies (GHS) and RWAs can also receive support for common-area solar projects. Access to financing options for eligible consumers. Subsidy Details Central subsidy up to ₹78,000 for eligible residential systems under PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Additional Delhi Government subsidy up to ₹78,000 for eligible rooftop solar installations. Total subsidy support can reach up to ₹1.56 lakh for a 3 kW system. RWAs and Group Housing Societies may receive subsidy support for common-area solar capacity. Actual subsidy amount depends on sanctioned capacity, eligibility, and applicable guidelines. Eligibility Applicant must be a residential electricity consumer in Delhi. Must possess a valid electricity connection issued by the concerned DISCOM. Consumers with average monthly consumption up to 400 units may qualify for free rooftop solar installation benefits. A suitable rooftop or approved installation area must be available. The proposed solar system should satisfy technical feasibility requirements. Applicant must complete registration and net-metering formalities. Benefits are subject to scheme availability and approved consumer targets. Applicants must comply with conditions prescribed under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy and PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Documents Aadhaar Card. Electricity Consumer/CA Number. Registered Mobile Number. Email ID. Bank Account Details. Cancelled Cheque or Bank Proof. Geo-tagged photographs of the installed solar system, where required. Loan account details, if financing assistance is availed. Any additional documents requested during verification. Process to Apply Visit the Delhi Solar Portal. Select the appropriate application option under Delhi Solar Energy Policy or PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Register using the required consumer details. Provide consent for the desired rooftop solar capacity. Apply for net-meter approval through the concerned DISCOM. Select an empanelled vendor, where applicable. Complete site inspection and technical feasibility verification. Get the solar system installed after approval. DISCOM installs and activates the net meter. Submit required details for subsidy processing. Track subsidy and application status online through the portal. Important Links and Contact Official Portal: Delhi Solar Portal Consumer Registration: Register Here Consumer Consent Form: Apply Online Subsidy Status: Check Status Empanelled Vendors: View Vendors Nodal Agency: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Management Centre (EE&REM) Contact Directory: Contact Details Email Support: delhisolarpolicy@gmail.com Mode of Application: Online FAQs Q1. What is Delhi Solar Muft Bijli Yojana?It is a rooftop solar scheme that helps Delhi households install solar systems and reduce electricity expenses through subsidies and net-metering benefits. Q2. Who can apply under the scheme?Residential electricity consumers in Delhi who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply. Q3. What is the maximum subsidy available?Eligible consumers can receive combined subsidy support of up to ₹1.56 lakh, subject to applicable norms. Q4. Is rooftop solar installation completely free?Free installation benefits up to 3 kW are available for eligible consumers under specified conditions. Q5. What is net metering?Net metering allows consumers to export excess solar electricity to the grid and receive credits or compensation. Q6. Can consumers with more than 400 units of monthly consumption apply?Yes, they may be eligible for certain subsidy benefits, subject to scheme guidelines. Q7. Is there any maintenance support?Yes, eligible installations may receive maintenance support from the empanelled vendor for a specified period. Q8. How can subsidy status be checked?Applicants can track subsidy status online through the Delhi Solar Portal. Q9. Is the application process online?Yes, applications and related approvals are processed online through the official portal. Q10. Which department manages the scheme?The scheme is administered by the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Management Centre (EE&REM), Government of Delhi.