Rs 52-cr subsidy disbursed to give solar push in state
Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi recently chaired a State-Level Coordination Committee meeting to review the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme aims to promote solar energy adoption, provide clean energy access to households and achieve self-reliance in villages.
During the meeting, it was reported that 9,609 rooftop solar systems with a combined capacity of 45.90 MW have been installed across the state. To encourage adoption, the state government has disbursed Rs 52.54 crore in subsidies to beneficiaries.
The state is now prioritising solar installations on government buildings. The Public Works Department (PWD) is developing a centralised portal to manage data on government properties. Site surveys for 3,011 buildings have already been completed, identifying a solar generation potential of 91.78 MW. Additionally, the Department of New and Renewable Energy (NRE) has invited bids for an 8.4 MW grid-connected rooftop solar project under the CAPEX model.
To further promote renewable energy, the government plans to establish Model Solar Villages in each district under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) guidelines. These villages will demonstrate the transformative impact of solar power through installations like solar-based home lighting systems, solar-powered water systems, agricultural pumps and solar streetlights.
