Is Delhi's free solar panel scheme live?

Yes. Delhi's Solar Portal accepts consumer consent for the ULA scheme. The portal checks the CA number and shows the available category before the application proceeds.

Who can get a free Delhi rooftop solar system?

The live portal guide lists eligible residential consumers using up to 400 units a month. The free ULA route is for a 2 or 3 kW system and remains subject to the portal check and technical feasibility.

What if my average use is above 400 units?

The portal lists the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy of up to ₹78,000 and Delhi state subsidy of up to ₹78,000. You pay the net project cost after those applicable subsidies.

Can I choose any vendor under the free scheme?

No. IPGCL is selecting ULA vendors through a tender. The portal says selection may take about 1.5 to 2 months; the selected vendor will assess technical feasibility.

Should I include a generation-based incentive in a Delhi solar estimate?

Do not include a generation-based incentive in a new Delhi quote or payback estimate; the current Delhi Solar Portal application guide does not offer one for new applications.

Delhi free solar scheme: how the current ULA route works

Delhi’s free solar route is live. The official Delhi Solar Portal accepts consent for the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) scheme and checks the applicant’s consumer account number before showing the applicable category.

Eligible residential consumers using up to 400 units a month can receive a 2 or 3 kW rooftop system at no cost. The system is not a cash payment: the selected vendor installs it after the portal check, tender process and technical-feasibility assessment.

What the portal currently shows

The portal has three categories:

0–200 units a month: a free rooftop system, an additional monthly benefit shown by the portal, and DISCOM payment for surplus solar power.
201–400 units a month: a free rooftop system and DISCOM payment for surplus solar power.
Above 400 units a month: up to ₹78,000 under PM Surya Ghar and up to up to ₹78,000 from Delhi; the household pays the net project cost after the applicable subsidies.

The free ULA option is for 2 kW or 3 kW. It is not a promise that every roof is feasible: the selected vendor visits and assesses the site first.

How to apply

Open Delhi Solar Portal and select Confirm & Apply Now.
Enter the CA number, DISCOM and mobile number, then verify the OTP.
Review the category and benefit that the portal shows for the connection.
Choose 2 kW or 3 kW, provide the site details, and submit consent.
Save the reference number. IPGCL is selecting vendors by tender; the portal says this can take about 1.5–2 months.
If the selected vendor finds the roof technically feasible, the installation proceeds.

The portal accepts BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL, NDMC and MES consumer accounts. Keep the reference number; it is sent by SMS after submission.

If the free route is not for you

Homes above 400 units a month, homes needing more than 3 kW, and sites that fail the technical assessment can still use the subsidised route. A 3 kW Delhi system has ₹1,56,000 in combined capital subsidy, before the final site-specific quote.

For a paid route, start with start on the Delhi Solar Portal; the portal checks your category and directs the application, including the PM Surya Ghar route where applicable. Get a written quote that separates gross cost, central subsidy, Delhi subsidy and your net payable amount. Do not add a generation-based incentive to the estimate: the current live ULA guide does not offer one for new applications. Surplus-power settlement is separate; Delhi net metering explains it.

Check your likely routeAnswer a few questions about the connection, roof and monthly use before you share your details on the portal.Open the tool

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