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The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
APGB headquarters gets 100 KW rooftop solar facility
The annexe building of Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (APGB) headquarters at Kadapa got a 100 KW on-grid rooftop solar facility as part of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The facility was formally inaugurated by the bank's Chairman K. Pramod Kumar Reddy, in the presence of Special Duty Officer M. Arun Kumar, General Manager Harkeswar Prasad and other staff members. The bank developed the facility at an outlay of ₹52 lakh, and a 25KW facility at Anantapur regional office at a cost of ₹14 lakh. Besides, similar facilities were installed in 29 branches to create power facility to the tune of 89 KW.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Tata Power rolls out affordable solar rooftop solutions
BHUBANESWAR: With the state struggling to meet the target of powering three lakh households through rooftop solar system under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Tuesday rolled out an affordable plan to boost ground-level adoption of the scheme. Launching the 'Ghar Ghar Solar' campaign, TPREL, a subsidiary of Tata Power, said the company's accessible, consumer-centric financing model will make rooftop solar affordable for a broader segment of the population. 'Residents can install solar systems with minimal upfront investment starting from `2,499 for 1 kW, `4,999 for 2 kW and `7,999 for 3 kW. This initiative will help households, turning solar adoption from an aspiration into an economically viable option,' said Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha. The first-of-its-kind initiative is set to accelerate residential rooftop solar adoption across the state by enabling customers to pay just one-third of the total amount, making solar power affordable and seamlessly integrated into households, he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nagpur continues to lead Maha in rooftop solar push
Nagpur: Nagpur district continues to solidify its position as Maharashtra's top performer in rooftop solar energy adoption under Prime Minister's Surya Ghar: Free Electricity Scheme. With a robust daily performance and increasing citizen participation, the district is setting a powerful example in the state's transition to renewable energy. On Sunday (June 15), the district added 124 new rooftop solar systems, injecting an additional 452.44 kilowatts of clean energy into the grid. With this, the district's cumulative tally of rooftop solar units reached 33,641, translating into a total installed capacity of 132.35 megawatts. These numbers place Nagpur well ahead of other districts in the state. In comparison, Jalgaon reached 15,868 installations, while Pune follows closely with 15,632. However, their combined total still falls short of Nagpur's figures. Several other districts under MSEDCL's Nagpur zone have made encouraging progress in rooftop solar deployment. Amravati reached 12,331 installations, followed by Wardha 6,376, Buldhana 6,232, Akola 6,130, and Chandrapur 5,616. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like It might kill off the whole industry': What's at stake as US-China tariff war hits SE Asia CNA Read More Undo Yavatmal registered 4,998 units, Bhandara has 3,591, Washim 2,562, Gondia 2,511, while Gadchiroli, which is more remote and forested, saw 1,141 installations. Wardha stood out on June 15 with its own notable daily achievement — 70 installations in a day, adding 241.7 kilowatts solar power to the grid, reflecting the district's growing enthusiasm for renewable energy. Officials from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) credit the success to efficient planning, extensive public awareness campaigns, and a streamlined installation process. These efforts have helped residents understand the benefits of solar power, particularly lower electricity bills and a reduced carbon footprint. Under the scheme, MSEDCL has reported over 2.12 lakh rooftop solar installations till June 15, contributing total 812.76 megawatts to the state's renewable energy pool. Nagpur alone accounts for more than 16% of this capacity — an indication of the district's proactive participation. The Surya Ghar scheme offers significant incentives to encourage its adoption. The central govt provides subsidies based on system capacity: Rs30,000 for 1 kilowatt, Rs60,000 for 2 kilowatts, and up to Rs78,000 for 3 kilowatts. The maximum subsidy available is Rs78,000. Additionally, MSEDCL provides a free net meter post-installation, further reducing entry barriers for consumers. Authorities are optimistic that this momentum will continue. With increasing demand and awareness, Nagpur is poised to remain a flag-bearer for clean energy in Maharashtra, playing a vital role in both state and national renewable energy goals.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chandigarh ramps up rooftop solar push under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Aiming to promote the use of solar energy in private homes, Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) has initiated a big move under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna. Crest plans to involve several departments of the Chandigarh administration to help spread awareness and encourage people to join this central government scheme. In a detailed letter, Crest has asked the municipal commissioner, deputy commissioner, and secretary engineering of the UT administration to actively support the scheme. Their role will be to engage with residents and motivate them to install rooftop solar panels . The goal is to help one crore households across the country generate their own electricity using solar power by the end of the 2026-2027 financial year. In its communication to the officials, Crest explained that the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will soon brief field officers and promote experience-sharing on the scheme. Therefore, it is important to help people understand the scheme, its guidelines, and its goals. The letter reads that a video conference will soon be held by the ministry to brief field officers and encourage experience-sharing. Officers are expected to actively participate and come well-prepared with a good understanding of the scheme's guidelines and objectives. According to the Chandigarh administration, CREST has already implemented the scheme on govt properties. By installing solar panels on the rooftops of govt buildings, it is generating around 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power under this scheme alone. The challenge now is to expand to private buildings, which requires the consent of individual households. Chandigarh is generating about 90 MW of solar power. Resco vs PM scheme Under the Resco model for private properties, which is still awaiting approval from the central government, consumers will not have to pay anything upfront. A selected company will install solar panels on rooftops at no cost to the property owner. In return, the consumer will be charged ₹3.95 per unit (kWh) of electricity generated. This rate will remain fixed for a BOT (build, operate, transfer) period of less than 20 years. Out of this amount, ₹0.07 per unit will be retained by the electricity department as facilitation charges, while the remaining ₹3.88 per unit will be paid to the Resco company on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. In contrast, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana , the consumer is required to make an initial capital investment to install the solar panels. However, the government provides a subsidy to support this investment. For installations up to 2 kilowatts, a subsidy of ₹30,000 per kilowatt is offered, totalling Rs 60,000. For the third kilowatt, an additional ₹18,000 is provided. This means that for a 3-KW system, the subsidy is ₹78,000. No more subsidy is given for systems above 3 KW, as the maximum subsidy cap is fixed at ₹78,000.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Crest mobilises UT departments to promote rooftop solar adoption
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Aiming to promote the use of solar energy in private homes, Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science and Technology Promotion Society (Crest) has initiated a big move under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna. Crest plans to involve several departments of the Chandigarh administration to help spread awareness and encourage people to join this central government scheme. In a detailed letter, Crest has asked the municipal commissioner, deputy commissioner, and secretary engineering of the UT administration to actively support the scheme. Their role will be to engage with residents and motivate them to install rooftop solar panels. The goal of the scheme is to help one crore households across the country generate their own electricity using solar power by the end of the 2026–2027 financial year. In its communication to the officials, Crest explained that the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will soon brief field officers and promote experience-sharing on the scheme. Therefore, it is important to help people understand the scheme, its guidelines, and its goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The letter reads that a video conference will soon be held by the ministry to brief field officers and encourage experience-sharing. Officers are expected to actively participate and come well-prepared with a good understanding of the scheme's guidelines and objectives. Expansion is the challenge According to the Chandigarh administration, CREST has already implemented the scheme on government properties in the city. By installing solar panels on the rooftops of government buildings, the authority is generating around 20 megawatts (MW) of solar power under this scheme alone. The main challenge now is to expand the scheme to private buildings, which requires the consent of individual households. Currently, Chandigarh is generating a total of about 90 MW of solar power. Resco vs PM scheme Under the Resco model for private properties, which is still awaiting approval from the central government, consumers will not have to pay anything upfront. A selected company will install solar panels on rooftops at no cost to the property owner. In return, the consumer will be charged Rs 3.95 per unit (kWh) of electricity generated. This rate will remain fixed for a BOT (build, operate, transfer) period of less than 20 years. Out of this amount, Rs 0.07 per unit will be retained by the electricity department as facilitation charges, while the remaining Rs 3.88 per unit will be paid to the Resco company on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. In contrast, under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the consumer is required to make an initial capital investment to install the solar panels. However, the government provides a subsidy to support this investment. For installations up to 2 kilowatts, a subsidy of Rs 30,000 per kilowatt is offered, totalling Rs 60,000. For the third kilowatt, an additional Rs 18,000 is provided. This means that for a 3-kilowatt system, the total subsidy amounts to Rs 78,000. No more subsidy is given for systems above 3 kilowatts, as the maximum subsidy cap is fixed at Rs 78,000. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
