Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme
Rising prices of electricity have always created many problems for the common man. Day by day increase in electricity bills is becoming a problem for low-income families, and on the contrary, the prices of solar panels are also increasing day by day. But now you don’t need to worry about this because, to solve your problem, the Punjab government has decided to start a solar panel scheme. Under this scheme, it has been planned to give maximum benefit to low-income families. In this regard, let me tell you that according to the updates issued by the Punjab government, under this scheme, households that use up to 200 units of electricity per month will be able to get free solar systems. Along with this, a special plan has also been made for households using more than 200 units of electricity.
In this article, you will get to see the complete details about when the registration for this scheme is starting regularly and what are the eligibility criteria for completing the registration in this scheme. You will find all the details within this article, so if you are interested in getting complete information, then continue reading the article.
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What is Chief Minister Punjab Solar Panel Scheme?
Few months ago, a meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, during which the full use of solar panels was taken into consideration. And during this meeting, it was decided that the Punjab government will provide a free solar system to low-income families who consume up to 200 units of electricity per month. According to a source, this scheme will have different phases, and within the first phase, 50,000 households will be provided free solar systems by the Punjab government.
The solar system provided by the Punjab government will include all the things like solar panels, wires, inverters, batteries, wiring equipment, etc. Along with this, such families whose monthly electricity expenditure is between 200 units and 500 units will be provided interest-free loans by the Punjab government for the purchase of the solar system. Similarly, 75% interest-free loans will be provided to households whose electricity consumption is more than 500 units for the purchase of solar systems.
| Electricity Consumption | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Up to 200 units | Free solar panels |
| 201 – 500 units | Interest-free loans for installation of solar system |
| More than 500 units | 75% interest-free loans for installation of solar system |
What Will Be The Eligibility Criteria To Complete The Registration?
If you have the same question in your mind that if we want to complete our registration in this scheme, then what will be the eligibility criteria for it? So you don’t need to worry because here I am going to explain the specific standards set by the Punjab government for your guidance. But before proceeding further, let me tell you that only those families who meet the eligibility criteria set by the Punjab government will be able to complete their registration in this scheme. So if you want to complete your registration, then you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- The applicant’s family should be a permanent resident of Punjab.
- The monthly electricity consumption of the applicant family should be less than 200 units.
- The applicant household should not have more than one electricity meter in their house.
- The applicant should not be involved in any illegal activity, especially power theft activity.
- No person in the applicant’s family should be employed in any government agency.
- The monthly income of the applicant family should be less than 50 thousand rupees.
- The applicant household must have completed their PSER survey.
- The applicant should not be a defaulter of any bank or financial institution.
When Will The Registration Of Punjab Solar Panel Scheme Start?
Let’s take the article forward and talk about when the registration of this scheme will be officially started. Since this is the most frequently asked question, let me inform you that the official start of the registration of this scheme by the Punjab government is expected within this month; but so far it has not been confirmed by the Punjab government. But according to the information received from a close source, the regular registration will be started within the same month. Further, as soon as any confirmation or any updates are issued by the Punjab Government in this regard, you will get complete information in this regard on the same website.
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What Is The Procedure For Registration In Solar Panel Scheme?
Many people are eager to get solar panels after completing their registration and are eager to know how they can complete their registration. Therefore, let me fully inform such people that the registration of this scheme has not yet been formally started by the Punjab government, so it will be premature to say anything about the registration procedure. However, according to an estimate, a web portal will be introduced by the Punjab government to complete the registration, after which the interested families can go to this portal and complete their online registration as soon as the registration starts. However, as soon as it is confirmed and the registration starts regularly, you will get to see the complete information on the same website.
بہت سے لوگ اپنی رجسٹریشن مکمل کرنے کے بعد سولر پینل حاصل کرنے کے خواہشمند ہیں اور یہ جاننے کے لیے بے چین ہیں کہ وہ اپنی رجسٹریشن کیسے مکمل کر سکتے ہیں۔ اس لیے میں ایسے لوگوں کو پوری طرح مطلع کرتا ہوں کہ حکومت پنجاب کی جانب سے ابھی تک اس سکیم کی رجسٹریشن کا باقاعدہ آغاز نہیں کیا گیا، اس لیے رجسٹریشن کے طریقہ کار کے بارے میں کچھ کہنا قبل از وقت ہو گا۔ تاہم ایک اندازے کے مطابق پنجاب حکومت کی جانب سے رجسٹریشن مکمل کرنے کے لیے ایک ویب پورٹل متعارف کرایا جائے گا جس کے بعد خواہشمند خاندان اس پورٹل پر جا کر رجسٹریشن شروع ہوتے ہی اپنی آن لائن رجسٹریشن مکمل کر سکتے ہیں۔ تاہم، جیسے ہی اس کی تصدیق ہو جائے گی اور رجسٹریشن باقاعدگی سے شروع ہو جائے گی، آپ کو اسی ویب سائٹ پر مکمل معلومات مل جائیں گی۔
Conclusion
The Punjab Solar Panel Scheme is the first and best initiative of its kind for the low-income residents of Punjab. This initiative will not only help low-income families get rid of heavy electricity bills but also help ensure environmental protection. The purpose of this article was to inform you about the latest update regarding this scheme. You have been provided complete details in this article about when the registration of this scheme is going to start regularly. And what will be the eligibility criteria to complete the registration? Further, as soon as more information in this regard is released by the Punjab government, you will get to see the complete information on this website. Also, if you have any question regarding this or want to get any information regarding this scheme, you can comment in the comment section.