Noida Power Company Installs 1,781 Solar Units Under Government Scheme
1,781 Solar Units installed Under PM Scheme: NPCL
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The Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) has installed 1,781 rooftop solar systems with a capacity of 55 megawatts in Greater Noida, India, under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This initiative aims to enhance solar adoption among consumers, with over 30% growth in capacity compared to last year.
- 01NPCL installed 1,781 rooftop solar systems with a capacity of 55 MW.
- 021,120 consumers received subsidies totaling nearly ₹9 crore (approximately $1.1 million USD).
- 03The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was launched in February 2024 to promote rooftop solar adoption.
- 04NPCL's connected consumer count increased from 983 to 1,781 in FY 2025-26.
- 05A peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform was launched to enhance renewable energy access.
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The Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) has successfully installed 1,781 rooftop solar systems in Greater Noida, India, achieving a total capacity of 55 megawatts (MW) by the end of the fiscal year 2025-26. This initiative is part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched by the Indian government in February 2024, aimed at promoting solar energy adoption among households. As of now, NPCL has received 1,868 applications for solar installations, with 1,120 consumers benefiting from subsidies amounting to nearly ₹9 crore (approximately $1.1 million USD). The company has reported over 30% growth in solar capacity addition compared to the previous year, reflecting a growing interest in clean energy solutions among residents. Additionally, NPCL introduced a peer-to-peer solar energy trading platform, allowing consumers without solar panels to purchase green energy directly from those who have installed systems. This initiative aims to foster a collaborative energy ecosystem while supporting the government's clean energy objectives.
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This initiative promotes renewable energy adoption, potentially lowering electricity costs for households and contributing to environmental sustainability.
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