KP's free solar system scheme attracts 1.6 million registrations
Pakistan
130,000 eligible individuals would receive solar power systems
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – Over 1.6 million people have registered for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s free solar system initiative, according to the provincial energy department.
Under this scheme, 130,000 eligible individuals would receive solar power systems, with 65,000 beneficiaries in each of the two phases. Those registered under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) qualify for the free solar system.
Officials stated that consumers using up to 100 electricity units per month would receive solar systems at a 50% subsidy. The total cost of one system is estimated at approximately PKR 200,000. The scrutiny process will begin after the registration deadline.
