Maharashtra rooftop solar power production rises to 1,300MW

Rooftop solar power production in the state has increased to 1,300 megawatts (MW) in 2022 against just 20 megawatts in 2016, said Vijay Singhal, chairman and managing director of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

The cost of installing a panel of up to 3 kilowatts is about Rs 1.20 lakh, and of that, approximately Rs 48,000 or a 40 per cent subsidy is available. So it costs the customer around Rs 72,000. Due to the electricity generated from solar energy, the consumer has to use less of the usual electricity supply which reduces the electricity bill.

As a part of the scheme, of the total project cost – excluding the subsidy amount – the remaining amount of the rooftop solar plant is to be paid to the agency concerned selected by the consumers. MSEDCL authorities said nodal officers will be appointed to solve the issues faced by the agencies at the regional level in getting a share of money assured from the government.

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