Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced that 100,000 households in the province will receive free solar systems.
The chief minister stated that the free solar systems will include panels, inverters, wiring, fans, and bulbs, and will provide up to 2 kilowatts of power to each household.
The chief minister hoped that providing 100,000 solar systems would help reduce electricity theft and line losses in the province. He pointed out that while Punjab is only providing panels, KP will supply complete solar systems. He also highlighted that Rs20 billion has been allocated for this initiative.
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Eligibility Criteria
The solar systems will be distributed to households registered under the Ehsaas Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Punjab Solar Scheme
The Punjab government will launch the Chief Minister’s Roshan Gharana Programme on Independence Day, August 14. Under this scheme, households using up to 200 units of electricity per month will receive free solar panels.
For those using between 200 and 500 units, solar panels will be available at just 10% of the cost, with the rest subsidized by the government. Payments will be interest-free and spread over five years.
