100000 Free Solar Panels to be Distributed in KP
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will distribute 100,000 free solar panels among the poor, KP CM Gandapur’s adviser on Finance Muzammil Aslam said.
The provincial government now came up with a program to distribute free solar panels among 100,000 families in the province. Each household will receive a complete 2-kilowatt solar setup, batteries, DC fans, and inverters.
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Details of the Solar Panel Distribution Program
Muzammil explained that the government is looking to equip one lakh households with these complimentary solar panel systems. He highlighted KP’s existing infrastructure of over 90 power plants that produce electricity at rates between Rs 6 to Rs 7 per unit, contrasting sharply with the Rs 27 per unit charged by Wapda.
Find additional details on the cost and infrastructure here.
First Phase of the Solar Scheme
In the first phase, only protected consumers will be able to apply for the government-funded solar scheme. This phase aims to prioritize the most vulnerable households, ensuring they receive immediate relief. Free Solar Panels to be Distributed in KP
More about the first phase can be found here.
Partnership with the World Bank
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz and Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah announced electricity to over 200,000 households in partnership with the World Bank. Each household will receive a complete solar system for Rs 7,000, encompassing solar panels, charge controllers, and batteries to power one fan and three LED bulbs.
Learn more about this partnership here.
Distribution of 1-Kilowatt Solar Systems
Maryam Nawaz also sanctioned the distribution of 1-kilowatt solar systems to thousands of families. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz to evaluate energy projects. The solar systems will be provided to low-consumption electricity users, including two solar panels, batteries, an inverter, and associated wiring.
Discover more about the distribution plan here.
FAQs
1. What is the main objective of the KP solar panel distribution program? The main objective is to distribute free solar panels to 100,000 poor families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to provide them with sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.
2. Who is eligible for the free solar panels in KP? In the first phase, only protected consumers will be eligible to apply for the government-funded solar scheme.
3. What components are included in the solar setup provided to households? Each household will receive a complete 2-kilowatt solar setup, including solar panels, batteries, DC fans, and inverters.
4. How does KP’s electricity production cost compare to Wapda’s rates? KP’s existing power plants produce electricity at rates between Rs 6 to Rs 7 per unit, which is significantly lower than the Rs 27 per unit charged by Wapda.
5. What support is being provided in Punjab and Sindh in partnership with the World Bank? Punjab and Sindh are providing electricity to over 200,000 households with a complete solar system for Rs 7,000, including solar panels, charge controllers, and batteries.
