Initiative aimed at increasing solar power generation and usage across Delhi
AAP leader Atishi (Photo:SNS)
Delhi Power minister Atishi has approved the solar plant installation initiative and said that the move is aligned with the recently approved Delhi Solar Policy, aimed at increasing solar power generation and usage across the city.
As many as 645 Delhi government and MCD buildings with an area exceeding 500 square meters, encompassing educational institutions, healthcare facilities, DTC Depots, DTL substations, and more, will undergo the installation of solar power plants and facilities under the initiative.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Atishi said, “The Delhi Solar Policy, passed by the cabinet on 29th January, is being hailed as one of the best and most progressive policies in India. This policy is key to expanding the use of solar power in Delhi’s green energy contribution and total power capacity.”
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“With such an initiative, we are working towards making our government buildings more energy-efficient so that they become sustainable and complete their energy needs by themselves,” she said.
Emphasising the ambition of the solar policy, Atishi said, “Despite the surge in electricity consumption in Delhi, our target is to generate 25 per cent of the city’s electricity through solar power plants by 2027.”
This endeavor positions Delhi to outshine every other state in the country in terms of solar power generation, she added.
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