The Delhi government has launched a registration portal under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to facilitate rooftop solar adoption. The Delhi Solar Portal currently provides applications under the scheme and information on subsidies and rooftop-solar models.
🔍 News Analysis:
Rooftop solar can reduce dependence on conventional electricity sources and contribute to India’s renewable-energy transition. The initiative also highlights the role of states and Union Territories in implementing national clean-energy programmes.
Why It Matters for India
- Promotes decentralised renewable energy.
- Can reduce household electricity expenditure.
- Supports India’s climate and clean-energy objectives.
- Encourages greater participation of households in solar generation.
🎯 UPSC Focus
- Prelims: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, rooftop solar, distributed generation.
- Mains: GS-III — Renewable Energy, Climate Change and Energy Security.