Scheme for solar energy launched in Haryana

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 1

To promote solar energy in Haryana, the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) has implemented a plan to install solar systems on houses under the Phase-2 Scheme as per the guidelines of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Under this scheme, consumers will be given 40 per cent subsidy up to 3 kW and 20 per cent for more than 3 kW and up to 10 kW for installing solar systems on their rooftops from empanelled solar firms.

An official spokesperson said that by installing a 1 kW solar system, the consumer could save up to Rs 6,000 during the year and the expenditure on installing this solar system could be compensated in 5-6 years.

He said the rates had been set by the UHBVN to install solar systems on the roofs of houses. He said this scheme would generate electricity from solar energy in a new and renewable form on a large scale which will reduce pollution along with saving on the electricity bill. The details of this scheme are available on the website of the Electricity Department at www.uhbvn.org.in.

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