LAHORE: A special meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has granted in-principle approval for the distribution of one-kilowatt (1KV) solar systems to fifty thousand households across the province.
The move comes as a landmark decision aimed at tackling energy poverty and alleviating the burden of expensive electricity on the public.
The initiative, part of the Roshan Punjab programme, is aimed at ensuring sustainable and affordable energy access for the underprivileged.
During the meeting, technical aspects of the proposed solar systems were discussed, stressing on the inclusion of essential components such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, and wiring. Each 1KV solar system is designed to power essential appliances, including lights, fans, and small motors, and provides households with a reliable alternative to conventional electricity sources.
Pilot Project in Punjab
The pilot project, scheduled to launch shortly, the installation of 1KV solar systems in various households would be carried out to evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness in meeting energy needs. The protected consumers using up to one hundred units of electricity are eligible for the project.
The 1KV system would include 2 solar panels, an inverter, a battery, and wires that could run fans, lights, and small motors among other devices.
CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for using the best quality solar panels, inverters, batteries, and accessories to maximize the longevity and performance of the solar systems.
Moreover, she outlined plans to gradually expand the scope of the programme to reach a broader base of domestic consumers in the future.
