J-K government urges people to install rooftop solar panels

Srinagar, Nov 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government has urged the power consumers to avail subsidy facilities under the 'PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' scheme by installing rooftop solar panels.

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) and the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) have appealed their customers to adopt grid-connected rooftop solar (RTS) plants under the Muft Bijli scheme.

“Heavy subsidies are being given by the central and state governments for setting up the project, and the consumers should take advantage of it and become power producers by availing of the benefits of free electricity,” said an official.

“Under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the total cost of a solar project with a capacity of up to three kilowatts is around Rs 1.50 lakh, of which 60 percent, i.e. Rs 94,800 is being given under subsidy,” adding that the consumer has to spend only Rs 64,200.

“Under the scheme, the Jammu and Kashmir government is providing an additional subsidy of Rs 3,000 for One KiloWatt peak, Rs 6,000 for two KW peaks, and Rs 9,000 for three KW peaks,” he said.