India Targets Installation of 2.7 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems in West Bengal
Centre eyes 2.7L rooftop solar systems in Bengal in 2 yrs
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The Indian government aims to install 2.7 lakh rooftop solar systems for domestic consumers in West Bengal over the next two years under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. Additionally, the state is set to implement two crore smart meters in the coming years, enhancing energy efficiency.
- 01The Centre's target includes 2.7 lakh rooftop solar systems for domestic users in West Bengal under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
- 02The state government is directed to install two crore smart meters over the next 3-4 years, starting from July 2023.
- 03Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced a grant of ₹900 per smart meter to support the installation.
- 04West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (WBSEDCL) has already installed approximately 7 lakh smart meters.
- 05The PM Surya Ghar scheme provides financial subsidies to help low-income households and residents in hilly areas install solar systems.
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The Indian government has set an ambitious target to install 2.7 lakh rooftop solar systems for domestic consumers in West Bengal over the next two years as part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal announced this initiative during a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. In addition, the Centre has instructed the state government to install two crore smart meters within the next 3-4 years, beginning in July 2023, focusing on government offices and large consumers. The WBSEDCL has already installed around 7 lakh smart meters, and the Centre will provide a grant of ₹900 per meter. The PM Surya Ghar scheme, which supports low-income households and residents in hilly areas with financial subsidies for solar installations, was previously not implemented by the former Trinamool Congress government. A state team will travel to Delhi to collaborate on these initiatives.
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The installation of rooftop solar systems and smart meters is expected to enhance energy efficiency and provide financial relief to low-income households in West Bengal.
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