Solar & energy in Delhi

Delhi has one of India's most aggressive solar policies. PM Surya Ghar + Delhi additional subsidy. Payback 3-5 years with subsidies.

Avg electricity rate
R0.09/kWh
India average
Peak sun hours
5.0
Annual average
Net metering
good
Net metering (Delhi policy)
Solar friendliness
★★★★★
Out of 5

Key facts

  • RegionDelhi NCR
  • CountryIndia
  • CityDelhi
  • Average rateR0.09/kWh
  • Peak rate (TOU)R0.13/kWh
  • Off-peak rate (TOU)R0.05/kWh
  • Peak sun hours5.0 hrs/day
  • Net metering policyNet metering (Delhi policy)
  • NM qualityGood
  • Solar friendliness rating★★★★★/5

Available incentives

  • PM Surya Ghar subsidy
  • Delhi solar policy additional subsidy

Net metering quality

Quality of net metering policy (higher = better for solar economics):

Good — Net metering (Delhi policy)

What this means

Good net metering policies keep solar profitable with reasonable payback periods.

Example: 900 kWh/month household in Delhi

At 5.0 peak sun hours and a 400W panel, you'd need approximately 17 panels (6.8 kW system) to cover your usage. That produces ~10,673 kWh/year, saving about R961/year at the 0.09/kWh local rate.

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Going solar in Delhi

Delhi, in Delhi NCR, India, has 5.0 average peak sun hours per day — excellent for solar. The local electricity rate is R0.09/kWh, below the India average.

Net metering in Delhi is rated good. Net metering (Delhi policy). This significantly affects solar payback: with excellent net metering, every excess kWh you produce is credited at full retail value; with poor net metering, exports may be worth only 10-30% of retail, making battery storage much more attractive.

Available incentives include: PM Surya Ghar subsidy, Delhi solar policy additional subsidy. These can substantially reduce the upfront cost of solar and battery installations. Note: the US federal solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. State and local incentives still vary by region. South African taxpayers can claim accelerated depreciation under SARS section 12B.

Next steps

Use the Solar Panel Sizing Calculator with 5.0 peak sun hours to find out exactly how many panels you need. Then check the Solar Savings Calculator for a 25-year projection using the local R0.09/kWh rate. If net metering is poor in Delhi, also run the Battery ROI Calculator — batteries may be essential rather than optional.