Delhi Chief Minister launches rooftop solar initiative to cut electricity bills
clean energy
usage, chief minister Rekha Gupta has initiated widespread implementation of rooftop solar installations across the city under Resco or the utility-led aggregation model.
The step, in line with the guidelines of the Union new and
renewable energy
ministry and facilitated by
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
(DERC), is expected to bring down the overall cost of electricity and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources, stated the chief minister's office.
Gupta said, "Our vision is to make Delhi a clean, energy-efficient and environmentally responsible capital. Through the
Resco model
, we are ensuring that citizens of Delhi get access to solar energy without any upfront cost. This is a big stride towards PM Narendra Modi's vision of
PM Surya Ghar
, Muft Bijli Yojana."
Under the Renewable Energy Service Company model, both domestic and non-domestic consumers can now get solar rooftop systems installed at their homes or institutions with zero capital investment.
Consumers have to offer their roofs for solar plants and the installation will be done by the developer, which will be engaged by the discom concerned through a transparent and competitive bidding process approved by DERC.
This ensures that
solar power
energy is made available to the consumers at a cheaper rate compared to the power currently being supplied by the discoms through conventional sources, said CMO.
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