Collector asks people to utilise subsidised solar power scheme

West Godavari District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani has called upon people to utilise the subsidised solar power scheme launched by the Central government.  
The Collector said that solar power connections are being provided on subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana.  Through this scheme, household consumers can pay very low electricity bills, with a roof area of at least 10 sq. meters or 100 sq.
The Collector stated that a solar rooftop can be set up with a capacity of 1 kilowatt in a square foot of space, adding that a solar rooftop plant can be set up with a capacity of 1 to 2 kilowatts, 2 to 3 kilowatts or more.  
The Collector revealed that the government is extending a subsidy of Rs 30,000 to Rs 78,000 on the subsidized solar scheme, adding that this scheme is very useful and one can get profit for years after installing a solar rooftop. Collector Nagarani asked people to increase solar power and help environmental protection. Under this scheme, bank loans are also provided with low interest and people are advised to take advantage of this, the Collector said.
“If consumers currently pay an electricity bill of Rs 1000, if they avail the solar power, they will get a bill of only Rs 338. They can call 1912 toll-free numbers for installing solar rooftops and solving electricity problems,” the Collector told the people of the district.
The Collector advised to apply through www.pmsurya- ghar.gov.in/apepdcl website or the PM Suryagarh portal. To create awareness about the scheme, she directed the officials to conduct door-to-door campaigns and distribute leaflets in villages and towns. Collector Nagarani asked the officials to ensure that the people of the district utilise the subsidised solar power scheme in every household to ensure a safer power tariff.