LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a free Solar Panel Scheme aimed at reducing electricity costs for households across the province.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister announced that 100,000 homes will receive solar panel systems, with a total project cost of Rs10 billion. Eligible households consuming an average of 200 units of electricity per month on a single meter can apply. The solar systems, available in 550-watt and 1100-watt configurations, will be distributed through balloting in June 2025.
“The initiative will bring substantial relief to electricity consumers and transform Punjab into a hub for renewable energy,” said the Chief Minister. She also emphasized plans to gradually convert agricultural tube wells to solar energy and introduce 100,000 e-bikes for students and e-buses, paving the way for a sustainable and eco-friendly transport system.
This landmark project underscores the government’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing reliance on conventional power sources.
