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Delhi Government Pledges to Boost Renewable Energy Generation

Delhi Government Pledges to Boost Renewable Energy Generation

 

Delhi, the capital city of India, is moving towards a greener future through renewable energy. Their plan is to generate an additional 6,000 MW of electricity using Renewable Energy sources.

 

This goal has been set by Manish Sisodia, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. He stated that the city government is determined to reduce the city’s dependence on fossil fuels. Their aim is to make Delhi self-sufficient in its energy requirements.

 

In a recent meeting of the energy department, Sisodia stressed the importance of adopting rooftop solar panels faster, in line with the city’s new solar policy.

 

The policy encourages residents to install solar panels on their rooftops with a generation-based incentive of Rs 2-3 per unit for residential and Re 1 per unit for commercial. The policy also includes a subsidy of Rs 2000 per kilowatt per consumer, with a maximum of Rs 10,000.

 

The draft solar policy recommends that all government buildings with rooftop areas of 500 square meters or more be solarized. It targets the installation of 500 MW additional rooftop solar plants over the next three years.

 

The energy department is currently looking for potential locations to set up solar energy plants and is exploring initiatives such as floating solar plants above lakes.

 

According to officials, Delhi’s power distribution companies currently have tie-ups to generate an estimated 8,471 MW of electricity. Generation will include around 33% (around 2,826 MW) from renewable sources.

 

The main sources of renewable energy are solar and wind, which contribute around 2,000 MW to Delhi’s power supply.

 

The distribution companies are also in consultation with different agencies for an additional renewable energy supply of 3,000 MW.

 

In June 2022, Delhi’s highest electricity demand was 7,265 MW. With the completion of various renewable energy generation projects, Delhi can expect to receive an additional 2,100 MW of electricity sourced from renewable energy.

 

These actions are expected to result in an increase of sustainable power generation capacity of up to 6,000 MW in the next three years.

 

In conclusion, Delhi’s new solar policy is a significant step towards a greener future. The city government’s commitment to generating electricity from renewable energy sources will ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity for its residents.

 

The Delhi government’s efforts to meet the growing electricity demand and reduce dependence on fossil fuels is commendable. It sets an example for other cities to follow.

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