Delhi can make hay in power sector while the sun shines

The national capital can generate over 2,500 MW of electricity using just 4.42 per cent of the total rooftop space available in the city, a report said today.
As per the report 'Rooftop Revolution: Unleashing Delhi's solar potential' published by NGO Greenpeace, Delhi's rising power demand could be met by exploiting the solar power potential.
"The city can generate 2,557 MW by using 4.42 per cent of total rooftop space available for photo voltaic systems," the report, released by former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court A P Shah, said.
Currently, the city's gas and coal-based power plants have a total power production capacity of 1,345 MW against its daily demand ranging from 4,800 mega watt to 5,500 mega watt.

The report said prices per unit of electricity generated through solar power has come down by almost 50 per cent due to introduction of modern technologies and initiatives taken by the players in the field to make it more affordable.
Delhi's electricity grid infrastructure often collapses under the strain of excess loads. A project of 2 Giga Watt of rooftop solar photo voltaic systems will help stabilize the grid, it said.