Chandigarh to complete rooftop solar plant installation by Dec

The Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) has stated that the installation of rooftop solar power plants on approximately 1,500 government houses across various sectors in the city will be completed by December 2024.

During a review meeting chaired by TC Nautiyal, Secretary, Science & Technology & Renewable Energy, the progress of key initiatives, including rooftop solar installations, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and citizen compliance with renewable energy mandates, was assessed.

Navneet Kumar Srivastava, CEO of CREST, said the installation work was proceeding at full pace and will cover all feasible government houses within the revised timeline.

Srivastava highlighted Chandigarh’s significant progress under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Under the programme, consumers can avail themselves of a capital subsidy (CFA) of up to Rs 78,000 for installations up to 3 kWp, enabling substantial monthly savings on electricity bills.

Presently, the UT has an installed rooftop solar capacity of 69 MWp.

Srivastava reaffirmed the commitment to meet the Government of India’s targets, with full rooftop solar saturation in government buildings by December 2024 and in the private sector by December 2025. By the end of 2024, Chandigarh is projected to surpass 80 MWp, making significant contributions to its green energy goals.