LAHORE (Azaad English): Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has launched the Free Solar Panel Scheme to help residents reduce their electricity costs. The initiative aims to provide relief to people struggling with high power bills while also promoting clean energy in the province.
Who Can Apply for Free Solar Panel Scheme?
The scheme exists to assist residential electricity users who utilize less than 200 units within a month. A total of 861 thousand consumers have sought participation in the program. As stated by the Punjab government there will be 94,483 solar systems installed throughout the first phase of the year.
How Free Solar Panel Scheme Will Work?
Before starting installations the authorities will conduct on-site examinations to verify all applicants for transparency reasons. Solar panels along with inverters will receive a direct link from the recipients’ Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) to stop unauthorized usage.
A specifically designed helpline gives applicants support throughout the application process in addition to supplying them with procedure-related information.
When Will Free Solar Panel Scheme Installation Begin?
Officials stated that installation activities will start during March 2025 after verification checks finish. Three-hundred selected beneficiaries participated in the unveiling ceremony which CM Maryam Nawaz initiated using her digital lottery system.
Free Solar Panel Scheme Benefits
The project will yearly decrease carbon emissions to 57,000 tons which helps Pakistan’s efforts to combat climate change. The adoption of solar energy will decrease federal government expenses while simultaneously lowering their subsidy costs.
Beside this  this Punjab government has also launched Blue Metro that is Lahore’s first underground metro train. It is a 27 Kilometre long project which will start from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk.
