Gautam Budh Nagar Promotes Rooftop Solar Power Adoption with Subsidy Scheme
Gautam Budh Nagar admin pushes for solar systems on rooftops
Hindustan Times
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The Gautam Budh Nagar administration is encouraging residential and commercial complexes to install rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, offering subsidies up to ₹90 lakh. This initiative aims to enhance renewable energy use in Noida and Greater Noida.
- 01The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana offers a subsidy of ₹18,000 per kilowatt for rooftop solar installations.
- 02Eligible projects can receive a maximum subsidy of ₹90 lakh for common electricity usage areas.
- 03Residential welfare associations (RWAs) can claim subsidies for up to 3kW per household.
- 04Challenges include incomplete housing projects and the need for electricity connections to be in the name of the registered association.
- 05The Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA) reported low public response due to limited rooftop space in flats.
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The Gautam Budh Nagar administration is advocating for the installation of rooftop solar power systems among resident welfare associations (RWAs) and large housing complexes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. This initiative allows eligible projects to receive subsidies up to ₹90 lakh to promote renewable energy adoption in Noida and Greater Noida. The scheme provides ₹18,000 per kilowatt for projects up to 500 kWs, specifically for common areas such as street lighting and electric vehicle charging stations. Each household in RWAs can claim subsidies for up to 3kW. However, challenges persist, including incomplete housing projects that complicate subsidy access. The Federation of Noida Residents Welfare Associations (FONRWA) noted a lack of enthusiasm from residents, attributed to insufficient rooftop space for solar installations. Officials encourage RWAs to adopt these systems in line with their electricity consumption and utilize the available subsidies effectively.
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The initiative aims to enhance the use of renewable energy in residential and commercial sectors, potentially reducing electricity costs.
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