That it has a scheme providing solar panels for low-income people. It will help them who suffers from paying high electricity bills. A plan by Ms. Maryam Nawaz will now distribute solar panels soon, and the number of electricity bills to be reduced under 200 units per month is going to significantly reduce.
Complete Details of the Solar Panel Scheme
A scheme that has been meant to install solar panels is aimed at supporting families who cannot afford to settle their electricity bills. The Punjab Government shall provide the solar panels freely, and they target providing for 50,000 households consuming less than 200 units of electricity per month. It will thus considerably illuminate homes and rid off the burden on them of paying off electricity bills.
| Criteria | Details |
| Monthly Bill Requirement | Less than 200 units |
| Number of Panels Provided | 2 solar panels per household |
| Application Method | Through Punjab Bank |
| Estimated Start of Distribution | After November 2024 |
Exact Date of Distribution
Ms. Maryam Nawaz has announced in a meeting recently that the distribution of the solar panels will be initiated from after November 2024. Those people, who have not yet applied should prepare their applications as soon as possible to benefit from this scheme. The applicants will be issued two solar panels to reduce their dependency on costly electricity.
Eligibility Criteria for Solar Panels
Applicants need to meet certain conditions to be eligible for this scheme. The main requirements are given below:
It should have a monthly electricity bill less than 200 units
The family should not use AC at all
Should be a Below Poverty Line family
Poverty score upto 25%
Providing candidates with solar panels-if all the above conditions are met.
Register for the Solar Panel Program
As of now, no registration is available through the website. If you want to apply, then you have to go Punjab Bank personally. There, you would be asked to provide personal details for this scheme. Be sure to get it right, as wrongly filled data may disqualify you for the scheme. On successful registration, you will be put on the list wherein, once the distribution begins, then you’ll be given the solar panels.
Visit Punjab Bank for registration
Provide all personal information to the bank officer
Be prepared with all correct information to not get disqualified
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Conclusion
Punjab Government has launched a program for the solar panels. It will henceforth relieve much tension for low-income families, who are suffering because of the exorbitant sums of money as electricity bills. An opportunity for applying to this scheme has been provided, and you should apply if you are eligible. In the thousands, families are going to benefit from this scheme by reducing their energy costs with a sustainable solution.