Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting on “Light without Electricity Bill: Chief Minister’s Roshan Punjab Program” to have a detailed briefing on technical issues of 1 kilowatt solar system for the domestic consumers. She said,” Roshan Punjab Program aims to free the poor man from expensive electricity.”
Approving the grant of 1KV solar systems to 50,000 households in Punjab, Madam Chief Minister directed to start the pilot project immediately, in order to evaluate their efficiency. She said,” Protected consumers consuming up to 100 units of electricity will be eligible under the Program in the first phase.” She added,” In 1 KV system, two solar panels, battery, inverter, and wires will be provided to the consumer.”
Earlier, Madam Chief Minister was briefed that 1 KV solar system can run fans, lights, small motors etc. Up to 16 hours of charging backup can be achieved through the lithium iron battery. Madam Chief Minister directed to install the solar system of the latest technology. She emphasized on the need to use the best quality solar plates, inverter, batteries and other accessories. Madam Chief Minister said,” The scope of solar systems for domestic consumers will be extended gradually.”
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, MPA Sania Ashiq, Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D, Secretaries Energy, Finance, Chief Executive Officer PPDCL, Managing Director PPDB and other relevant officers attended the meeting.