Delhi Assembly to soon be fully solar powered; L-G lays foundation stone for 500 kW plant

Saxena said, “Today’s foundation stone is not just for a solar plant — it’s for a cleaner, greener future rooted in responsible governance.”

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said the government’s solar energy initiatives will encourage more people to adopt it. “The project is not only environmentally conscious but also sends a strong message to the public. I hope that the people of Delhi would be inspired to adopt solar energy, noting that the savings from the Assembly’s electricity expenses — estimated at Rs 1.75 crore annually — will be redirected toward developmental work,” he said.

“With this solar initiative, we are not just lighting up the Assembly — we are illuminating a path toward a sustainable future. This is Delhi’s message to the nation: governance can be green, modern, and visionary,” Gupta added.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta underlined that the initiative aligns with the central government’s PM-Surya Ghar Yojana and affirmed that the Delhi government is going to provide all possible assistance to Delhi residents to adopt solar power panels.

“Under this scheme, residents can avail subsidies of up to Rs 78,000 for adopting solar solutions. Delhi’s current electricity demand of approximately 8,000 MW is projected to rise to 9,000 MW in the near future; such initiatives are critical to meeting this growing demand sustainably while supporting economic growth,” she said.

Power Minister Ashish Sood, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, several MLAs and senior officers were also present on the occasion.