Total installed capacity of Rooftop Solar in Punjab till date is 430 MW
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 4-
Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said today that in recognition of PSPCL’s significant contributions, the Government of India has awarded the Corporation a financial reward of Rs. 11.39CR for its successful addition of 60.51 MW of Rooftop Solar energy during FY 2022-23. This added capacity is expected to generate approximately 2.4 lakh units of green energy daily, marking a substantial step towards clean and sustainable energy adoption in Punjab.
Highlighting the significant progress made in Rooftop Solar capacity installation, ETO said that an impressive 86 MW added in FY 2023-24. He said that this brings the total installed capacity of Rooftop Solar in Punjab to 430 MW to date, demonstrating the state's commitment to renewable energy.
Underscoring the multiple benefits of this achievement, the Power Minister said that the solar power generated from this capacity addition will significantly reduce electricity bills for PSPCL consumers while delivering immense environmental benefits.