Patna. Installing solar panels is now going to be more beneficial for the people of Bihar. Along with the Central Government's PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, the Bihar Government is also giving additional subsidy to the consumers. The state government has announced an additional rebate of Rs 20,000 for installing solar systems on the rooftops of houses. This will reduce the cost of installing solar panels and people will get relief in electricity bills.
129 MW solar energy production in Bihar
According to the data of the power company, under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, so far 129 MW solar energy capacity has been installed on the rooftops of houses in Bihar. This scheme is being continuously expanded in the state. In particular, work is underway on a plan to install solar systems with a total capacity of 1100 MW on the rooftops of 10 lakh Kutir Jyoti electricity consumers.
Solar panels installed on 12,788 government buildings
To promote solar energy, government buildings are also being connected to solar systems. Till now, rooftop solar systems of 115 MW capacity have been installed on 12,788 government buildings in Bihar. Apart from this, another scheme of 500 MW capacity has also been approved.
Farmers will also get the benefit of solar scheme
In Bihar, solar energy is not limited to homes only. Under PM Kusum Yojana, agricultural feeders are also being connected to solar energy. For this, power purchase agreements of 456 MW capacity have been made. About 1,20,903 agricultural pumps are benefiting from this.
Actually, work is going on at a rapid pace regarding solar energy in Bihar. From installing solar panels on homes to connecting government buildings and agricultural pumps with solar energy, the plan is progressing. This can help in reducing dependence on electricity in the future and reduce the expenses of consumers.