No subsidy for solar roofs installed by unregistered vendors under Surya Ghar: KPDCL

Srinagar, Aug 19: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today advised its domestic consumers to approach empanelled solar PV vendors only for installation of solar roof-tops under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme.

In a statement issued here today, KPDCL spokesperson stated that some consumers are being approached by solar vendors for SRTs who are not registered with KPDCL under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme. “The list of empanelled vendors is available on National Portal of PM Surya Ghar with contact details, which can be accessed for choosing vendors of choice,” he advised.

The spokesman further clarified that those consumers who get their solar roof-tops installed by vendors who are not empanelled with KPDCL shall not be eligible for Central or UT subsidy. “KPDCL has been issuing advisories through its social media handles warning customers not to get deceived by unregistered vendors,” he added.