L-G, CM to lay stone for 500 kW solar plant at Delhi Assembly tomorrow

In a major push towards green governance, the Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to become the first state legislature in the country to run entirely on solar energy.

Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena will lay the foundation stone for a 500 kW solar power plant on May 12, alongside Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The plant, to be installed on the Assembly premises, is expected to be completed within 45 days — well ahead of the monsoon session and earlier than the initially projected 60-day timeline. Once operational, it will replace the existing 200 kW rooftop solar setup, which is being dismantled, and will generate enough power to fully meet the Assembly’s energy needs.

The Speaker, who chaired a preparatory meeting on Saturday, emphasised the Assembly’s commitment to environmental sustainability and cleaner energy.

The project is expected to result in zero electricity bills for the Assembly, with monthly savings of approximately Rs 15 lakh. It will also significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the institution.

The event on Monday will be attended by several key dignitaries, including Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, Public Works Minister Parvesh Verma, and Energy Minister Ashish Sood.

The government said, “The stone laying marks not only an environmental milestone but also a powerful declaration of intent — signalling a future where governance and sustainability go hand in hand.”