Free solar panels to be distributed in Punjab from August 14

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that it will start distributing free solar panels across the province starting on Independence Day, August 14.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced on Saturday that households consuming up to 200 units of electricity per month will receive free solar panels.

Consumers using between 200 and 500 units of electricity per month will get solar panels at only 10 per cent of the cost, with the remaining 90 per cent subsidized by the Punjab government.

The payments will be interest-free and spread over five years.

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The distribution will be handled through banks, and all details of the scheme have been finalised.

CM Maryam Nawaz highlighted that this initiative aims to reduce electricity bills by 40 per cent.

“The government aims to mitigate the effects of past destruction and ensure that the public does not face such issues in the future”, she added.

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz had recently announced the scheme of solar energy named ‘Chief Minister Roshan Gharana’ program, which has a target to dole out 50.000 solar home systems by a ballot system.

HOW TO APPLY

It’s easy to apply for the Punjab Free Solar Power Program. To begin the online registration process, go to the official website of the Punjab government. Next, present the required paperwork, which should include property ownership documentation, recent utility bills, and proof of income. The information given will be examined and confirmed by the government. A team will come out to your house to install the solar panels after the verification process is finished and your application is accepted. This expedited procedure guarantees that qualified households can take advantage of the program right away.