Chandigarh’s stride towards rooftop solar installations encounters a temporary halt as the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy presses pause. The ministry awaits fresh guidelines for the Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO) model, impacting the city’s plan for free rooftop solar plants.
PM’s Surya Ghar Scheme and RESCO Synergy
The delay aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, offering free electricity to one crore households. The forthcoming guidelines hold significance as they aim to seamlessly integrate the RESCO model with the ambitious solar scheme.
Proactive Tendering Despite Pause
Undeterred by the impending guidelines, the UT Department of Science and Technology initiates bids for a 50 MWp grid-connected rooftop solar project under the RESCO model. This proactive approach ensures ongoing progress in residential solar adoption, following a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) model.
Optimistic Outlook Amidst Guidelines Anticipation
Chandigarh’s UT Administration remains optimistic, expecting the guidelines within a week or 10 days. In the interim, the city actively pursues its solar agenda, emphasizing the importance of continued solar development.
Empowering Households and Solar Targets
Chandigarh’s vision includes generating an additional 50 MWp of solar power in the next two years under the RESCO model. This citizen-centric model provides consistent electricity rates during the BOT period, promoting widespread solar adoption.
Source: tribuneindia.com
