PEDA sets a target to made addition of 20MW solar power by installing more rooftop solar PV panels on govt buildings during FY 2025-26, says Aman Arora
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 16-
In a significant move towards decarbonising the power sector and reducing the state's reliance on conventional energy sources, the Punjab Govt has installed rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on 4,474 government buildings. Additionally, the state has also set a target to add 20 MW of solar power by installing more rooftop solar PV panels on government buildings during the FY 2025-26.
Sharing this information today, Punjab cabinet minister Aman Arora said that the rooftop solar PV power panels with a capacity of 34 MW have already been installed on 4,474 government buildings in the state as of December 2024. These rooftop solar panels are generating over 4.9 crore units of electricity annually.
He further informed that these grid-connected rooftop solar (PV) panels generate electricity at the consumer point, which helps reduce network losses in distribution. The electricity generated also aids in bridging the demand and supply gap, enabling PSPCL to meet its renewable purchase obligation targets as specified by the Electricity Regulatory Commissions.