India, April 15 -- The Delhi assembly is set to become the first in India to run entirely on solar energy, with rooftop panels expected to eliminate its Rs.2 crore annual power bill, officials announced on Monday. A 3,250-square metre area atop the assembly building will be covered with panels capable of generating enough power to bring the bill down to zero.

The Rs.2 crore project is expected to be completed within 60 days of the tender being awarded, with tenders likely to be floated next week. Officials said the 500kV rooftop solar system will come with a 30-year warranty.

Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said the building currently consumes about 700,000 units of electricity annually. The installation will generate around 820,000 uni...