Delhi solar subsidy and free solar route in 2026
A 3 kW rooftop system on a Delhi home can receive ₹1,56,000 in combined capital subsidy: ₹78,000 from PM Surya Ghar and up to ₹78,000 from Delhi. On Verde Solaire’s published July 2025 price range, that leaves ₹43,000 to ₹54,000 before any site-specific changes.
For eligible residential consumers using up to 400 units a month, first check the live free ULA route. It provides a 2 or 3 kW system at no cost, subject to the portal check and technical feasibility. The current portal guide—not an older policy page or a sales estimate—is the source to use for a new application.
Delhi subsidy by capacity
| System size | Central (PM Surya Ghar) | Delhi state subsidy | Total subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹56,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹52,000 | ₹1,12,000 |
| 3 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,56,000 |
| 5 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,56,000 |
| 10 kW | ₹78,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,56,000 |
The portal shows a lower Delhi state share at 2 kW and the state maximum at 3 kW, in addition to the central subsidy. A 5 kW or 10 kW home system does not gain more capital subsidy than 3 kW, so a written quote must show gross price, central subsidy, Delhi subsidy and the net amount separately.
The free 2–3 kW ULA route
Delhi’s official portal now says the second amendment is notified and implemented. The category shown after the CA-number check determines the path:
- 0–200 units a month: free rooftop system, an additional monthly benefit shown by the portal, and DISCOM payment for surplus solar power.
- 201–400 units a month: free rooftop system and DISCOM payment for surplus solar power.
- Above 400 units a month: up to ₹78,000 central subsidy and up to ₹78,000 Delhi subsidy; the consumer pays the net cost.
The free route is for 2 kW or 3 kW. The government is selecting ULA vendors through tender; the application guide says that process may take around 1.5–2 months. A selected vendor will then assess the roof. These are application conditions, not a promise that every connection or roof will qualify.
The Delhi free solar scheme guide gives the exact portal steps.
Do not budget a GBI
Old policy material and older pages may mention a five-year generation-based incentive. Do not include that amount in a new Delhi quote, calculator result or payback estimate. The current official consumer guide describes the active ULA categories and DISCOM payment for surplus solar power; it does not offer a new GBI entitlement.
Surplus-power settlement is separate from capital subsidy and depends on net-metering rules. Delhi net metering explains the connection process and year-end settlement.
Where to apply
Start on the Delhi Solar Portal. Enter the CA number, DISCOM and mobile number, complete the OTP, then review the category the portal displays. For the free route, choose 2 kW or 3 kW and submit consent. Save the reference number sent by SMS.
For a paid PM Surya Ghar route, the central scheme still requires an Indian citizen who owns a house with a suitable roof, has a valid electricity connection and has not taken an earlier solar subsidy and the installer must be a vendor registered on the national portal, and you choose the vendor on pmsuryaghar.gov.in. The DERC rules waive application and registration fees for domestic rooftop connections up to 10 kW under PM Surya Ghar; the how-to-apply guide covers the broader paperwork.
What solar does not change on a Delhi bill
Delhi’s electricity subsidy and solar subsidy are different. The published free-power subsidy is 0–200 units a month free; 201–400 units at 50% off, capped at ₹800 a month; you must opt in. With solar, it is worked out on worked out on net units, that is import minus export. Fixed charges, surcharges and DISCOM settlement rules still matter, which is why the bill calculator keeps them separate from project-price subsidy.
Questions people ask
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