Punjab government ne Free Solar Panel Scheme 2026 launch ki hai jismein low and middle-income households ko 1 kW se 5 kW tak ke muft solar panels install kiye ja rahe hain. Scheme ki priority lower electricity consumers (≤ 100 units) ko di jayegi aur application CNIC ke zariye hoti hai.
Scheme Ka Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launch Authority | Government of Punjab, Energy Department |
| Beneficiary Target | Low-income consumers (< 100 units) |
| Solar Capacity | 1 kW to 5 kW per applicant (per house) |
| Application | CNIC-based (online portal) |
Eligibility
- Pakistani citizen, Punjab domicile.
- CNIC active + mobile number registered.
- Electricity consumer of LESCO / FESCO / GEPCO / MEPCO / IESCO / PESCO / HESCO / QESCO.
- Average monthly consumption 100 units ya kam (priority).
- House ownership ya registered tenancy.
- No previous free solar panel under any other government programme.
Digital Balloting
- Applications ek deadline tak collect hoti hain.
- Random number generator ke through applicants sort hotay hain.
- District quota ke mutabiq selected list approve hoti hai.
- Result district-energy-portal par live hoti hai.
Application Ka Process
- Punjab Energy Department portal par visit karein: energy.punjab.gov.pk
- “Apply for Free Solar Panel” section mein CNIC enter karein.
- OTP verification ke baad full form fill karein.
- Electricity bill ki latest copy upload karein.
- Submit karein aur application ID save karein.
- Balloting result declaration tak wait karein.
Solar Panel Categories Per Production
| Size | Approx Production | Beneficiary Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 4–5 units / day | ≤ 100 unit consumption |
| 1.5 kW | 6–7 units / day | 100–200 units |
| 3 kW | 12–13 units / day | 200–300 units |
| 5 kW | 20+ units / day | 300–500 units (rare for free) |
Selected Ka Next Step
- SMS / email notification milti hai.
- District Energy Office mein aapki site survey schedule hoti hai.
- Installer firm allotted hoti hai.
- Installation 7–14 din mein complete hoti hai.
- Net metering setup hota hai.
- Monitoring app / dashboard provide kiya jata hai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Kab tak apply kar sakta hoon?
Application window generally 30–60 din open hoti hai. Latest deadline portal per declaration ho jayegi.
Q: Bill pay pehle se active hona zaroori hai?
Haan — disconnection / default ke case mein eligibility nahi hogi.
Q: Tenant hoon — eligible hoon?
Tenant ho aur landlord ki permission ho, toh eligible ho sakte hain. Case-by-case verify hota hai.
Q: Solar ke baad bijli bill zero ya negative ho jayega?
Net metering per generation kuch mahinon mein bill reduce karta hai. Saving roof orientation, panel size aur seasonal generation per depend karti hai.
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Disclaimer: Scheme ki quota, size per family aur district-wise eligibility Energy Department ke official announcement per based hain. Always verify final status on the Energy Department’s portal. SARTE International kisi bhi third-party scheme verification ki guarantee nahi deta.
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