New urban housing in India, particularly in the suburbs of metropolitan cities and mini metropolitan cities, is being largely built in the form of cooperative residential societies, which provide several resources with power backup being one of the most important ones. Most of these societies are equipped with DG sets to supply electricity during power outages. However, diesel-based power supply in the societies is not only costly but also causes significant damage to environment and health. This policy brief examines the potential and feasibility of solar rooftops in residential societies across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The analysis is aimed at understanding the economic considerations of solar rooftops including financing and generation cost, architectural and roof space preferences, building by-laws, and the constraints experienced by various stakeholders including customers, government agencies and distribution companies.