- Delhi has three private DISCOMs: BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL (NDMC covers a small zone).
- Empanelment and net metering are per-DISCOM — treat them as three relationships.
- Subsidy is the national slab: ₹78,000 cap at 3 kW+, paid to the customer by DBT.
- Systems ≤10 kW get deemed feasibility for the grid connection.
- RWA and group-housing rooftop demand is heavy across Delhi.
- Verify all Delhi-specific figures and portals — they are volatile (estimate).
Delhi is a dense, high-value rooftop market, but it has a twist most states do not: the power network is run by three private DISCOMs, not one government board. Where you can work, how you empanel, and how net metering flows all depend on which DISCOM serves the customer.
What PM Surya Ghar empanelment means in Delhi
In Delhi, PM Surya Ghar empanelment means getting listed as an approved installer for the private DISCOM that serves your customer. The national scheme is the same everywhere, but Delhi delivers it through three companies. So "Delhi empanelment" is really empanelment with BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL — whichever owns that rooftop's grid.
The structure has two layers. You register your firm once on the National Portal, and you complete the vendor and net-metering process with each DISCOM you serve. A homeowner applies on the portal, sees registered installers for their area, and picks one. If you are not on the right DISCOM's list, you cannot take that job.
Who are the three Delhi DISCOMs?
Delhi has three private DISCOMs plus a small council area, and each one covers a different part of the city. You must know which DISCOM serves a customer before you quote, because it sets the net-metering route and the empanelment you need.
How to tell which DISCOM serves a customer
The fastest check is the customer's electricity bill — it names the DISCOM at the top. As a rough guide, South and West Delhi sit with BRPL, Central and East Delhi with BYPL, and North and North-West Delhi with TPDDL. The Lutyens central zone falls under NDMC. Always confirm from the bill, not the postcode.
Why the split matters for your pipeline
Because the DISCOMs are separate companies, a vendor login, net-metering form or approval queue in one does not carry to another. An EPC working all of Delhi may juggle three portals, three document sets and three approval cycles at once. Plan your operations around that, not around a single "Delhi" workflow.
How does Delhi empanelment work step by step?
Delhi empanelment starts with one national registration and then branches into a per-DISCOM vendor process. Because the DISCOMs are private, each runs its own vendor list and net-metering workflow, so the process is not portable between BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL.
Register your firm on the National Portal
Start on the National Portal vendor section. Enter the firm PAN, name, type and contact, then verify by OTP. This is the national layer that every Delhi job sits on top of.
Select Delhi and your DISCOM areas
Pick the Delhi districts you can serve. Because BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL run their own processes, you may need to register or empanel with each DISCOM separately for its area. Verify per-DISCOM rules.
Submit documents and the PBG
Upload PAN, GST, contractor licence, cancelled cheque and trained-staff proof, then provide the Performance Bank Guarantee — ₹2.5 lakh per state, or ₹25 lakh all-India via REC Limited.
Complete each DISCOM vendor process
Each private DISCOM may run its own vendor list, portal login and net-metering workflow. Treat BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL as three separate relationships, not one Delhi switch.
Get approved and appear in consumer search
Once the DISCOM clears your documents and PBG, you are empanelled for that area and show up when Delhi homeowners search for installers on the National Portal.
The per-DISCOM rule is national, not a Delhi quirk — but Delhi makes it vivid because three DISCOMs share one city. Our DISCOM empanelment guide explains why empanelment is not portable, and the vendor registration guide covers the national scopes, documents and the PBG in full.
Private DISCOMs run their own vendor processes
Unlike a state board, a private DISCOM can set its own vendor list, portal and timelines on top of the national scheme. So confirm each company's current empanelment route directly. The exact Delhi vendor counts, portal URLs and processing times here are an estimate — verify the current figure and process with your DISCOM and the Delhi state nodal agency.
How does net metering and feasibility work in Delhi?
For most rooftop homes, net metering in Delhi is helped by a national rule: systems up to 10 kW get deemed feasibility under the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020. That means the DISCOM should not block a small connection on grid-capacity grounds, which removes a common delay.
You still apply for the net-metering connection with the DISCOM that serves the customer, and you still install an approved bidirectional meter. The forms, the inspection and the timeline are set by BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL for their own area. Our net metering process guide walks through feasibility, the meter and approval end to end.
Confirm the current Delhi rules per DISCOM
Net-metering forms, fees and timelines change, and each private DISCOM can differ. The deemed feasibility limit is a national rule you can rely on, but the Delhi-specific paperwork and processing times are an estimate — verify the current process with BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL before you promise a customer a date.
What subsidy can you promise a Delhi customer?
You can promise a Delhi homeowner the national PM Surya Ghar subsidy, which is the same in every state. It is ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the third kW, capped at ₹78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. This is a scheme fact you can state with confidence.
Two points keep your promise honest. First, the subsidy is paid on the MNRE benchmark cost, not on your quote — a higher price does not raise the subsidy. Second, it is paid to the customer by DBT after commissioning and the net meter, not to you. You build the system; the government pays the homeowner directly.
Watch for the #1 reason DBT fails
The most common reason a subsidy fails is a name mismatch across the customer's Aadhaar, electricity bill and bank account. If the names do not match, the DBT bounces. Check all three at the lead stage so the payout does not stall after you have already done the work.
Delhi state top-up
Some states add a top-up on the national subsidy. Whether Delhi has an active state top-up, and how much, is an estimate that changes — verify the current Delhi state top-up status with the Delhi government and the state nodal agency before you quote it to a customer.
Why do RWAs and group housing matter so much in Delhi?
RWAs and group housing societies drive a large share of Delhi rooftop demand, because so many residents live in apartment blocks and gated colonies with shared roofs. Winning one RWA can mean a cluster of homes plus the society's common load, so this segment is worth a real sales focus.
The scheme supports this directly. Group Housing Societies and RWAs get ₹18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 500 kW, which covers lifts, pumps, lighting and other shared loads. That is a separate lever from the per-home subsidy and can make a society project add up.
Sell to the committee, deliver to the homes
An RWA deal needs the managing committee's sign-off and a clean explanation of who gets which subsidy. Our RWA and group housing guide covers the common-facility subsidy, the approvals and how to structure a society project so the paperwork holds together.
What is the Delhi solar market like for EPCs?
Delhi is a dense urban market with strong rooftop demand, high awareness and three private DISCOMs known for relatively organised service. That mix is good for installers: customers are ready, roofs are concentrated, and the DISCOMs generally process applications through proper portals rather than paper queues.
The flip side is competition and complexity. Many EPCs chase the same colonies, and you must run three DISCOM relationships to cover the whole city. The winners are usually the firms that keep their documents, logins and net-metering steps tidy, so they can quote fast and close before a rival does.
Where the volume sits
Independent houses, RWAs and group housing in South, West and North Delhi tend to carry the most rooftop volume, though demand is spread citywide. Treat exact share figures as an estimate and verify any market number you rely on against current Delhi sources before you plan around it.
How long does the subsidy take to reach a Delhi customer?
The subsidy reaches the Delhi customer by DBT after commissioning and the net meter are confirmed, but the timing varies. The scheme target is roughly 15 to 30 days, while field experience is often 30 to 90 days or more. Set the customer's expectation to the slower end so you are not blamed for a delay outside your control.
Because the payout goes to the homeowner, your job is to make the file clean: matching names, correct bank details, a confirmed net meter, and every commissioning document in order. A single gap restarts the clock. The disbursement days above are a field estimate — verify the current timeline with the Delhi state nodal agency and the National Portal.
Track every claim to closure
The fastest-paying EPCs treat the subsidy claim as a tracked task, not a hope. Our subsidy claim tracking guide shows how to follow a Delhi job from commissioning to DBT so nothing sits forgotten in a DISCOM queue.
How SuryaHub helps you run Delhi jobs
Running Delhi means running three DISCOMs at once, and that is exactly the kind of mess SuryaHub is built for. SuryaHub keeps your BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL logins, document sets, PBG and renewal dates in one place, and runs each job from lead through DISCOM and net-metering steps to subsidy-claim tracking — so nothing that gates the payout slips between portals. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and figures here are scheme facts or estimates, not guarantees.
Run BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks logins, net metering and subsidy claims across all three Delhi DISCOMs.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get PM Surya Ghar empanelment in Delhi?+
To get PM Surya Ghar empanelment in Delhi, register your firm on the National Portal, then complete the vendor process for each Delhi DISCOM you serve — BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL. Empanelment is per-DISCOM and not portable. Verify the current portals and rules with each Delhi private DISCOM before you apply.
Which DISCOM covers my area in Delhi?+
Delhi has three private DISCOMs. BRPL (BSES Rajdhani) covers South and West Delhi, BYPL (BSES Yamuna) covers Central and East Delhi, and TPDDL (Tata Power) covers North and North-West Delhi. A small central zone falls under NDMC. Confirm a customer area from their electricity bill before you quote.
How much PM Surya Ghar subsidy can a Delhi homeowner get?+
A Delhi homeowner gets the national PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the third kW, capped at ₹78,000 for 3 kW and above. It is paid on the MNRE benchmark cost, not your quote, and reaches the customer by DBT after commissioning. Any Delhi state top-up must be verified separately.
Is net metering automatic for small Delhi rooftop systems?+
Systems up to 10 kW get deemed feasibility under the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020, so the DISCOM should not block a small connection on capacity grounds. You still apply for the net-metering connection with the right DISCOM. Verify current Delhi net-metering forms and timelines with BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL.
How long does the PM Surya Ghar subsidy take to reach a Delhi customer?+
The subsidy reaches the customer by DBT after commissioning and the net meter are confirmed. The scheme target is around 15 to 30 days, but field experience is often 30 to 90 days or more. This is an estimate — verify the current timeline with the Delhi state nodal agency and the National Portal.
How does SuryaHub help Delhi solar EPCs?+
SuryaHub keeps your BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL logins, documents, PBG and net-metering steps in one place, and runs each Delhi job from lead to subsidy claim so nothing that gates the payout is missed. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
National scheme facts come from primary government sources. Delhi-specific figures, portals and the state top-up status are volatile — verify Delhi private-DISCOM portals and Delhi state top-up status against BRPL/BYPL/TPDDL and Delhi govt primary sources before you rely on them.
- National Portal for PM Surya Ghar ↗
Vendor registration, subsidy rules and the consumer process.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Scheme guidelines, subsidy slabs and the PBG requirement.
- BSES Delhi (BRPL / BYPL) — verify ↗
Private-DISCOM net-metering and vendor process. Confirm current pages.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE & National Portal sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: National scheme facts are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. Delhi DISCOM details, net-metering timelines, the state top-up status and disbursement days are field estimates — verify with BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL and the Delhi state nodal agency. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.