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AP government scheme for solar

Solar photovoltaicSolar photovoltaicWith the new scheme in Andhra Pradesh which is promoting solar power, a solar rooftop system of 1 KW will cost Rs. 50,000. The government in its move is set to encourage house owners to install such systems as per reports.

A 30% subsidy will be given by the center and 20% by the state government for the same.

A two-day exhibition will be organized on August 24 which will have vendors and equipment manufacturers of solar power systems. Solar PV (Photovoltaics) converts sunlight directly into electricity by utilizing the photoelectric effect. Read more on it here.

The State Government also finalized the net metering policy two months ago.

M Kamalakar Babu, managing director of New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP, said for every KW of power installed on the roof will generate 1,000 to 1,200 units a year, with the cost of a system ranging from Rs one to Rs 1.10 lakh per KW. In other words, domestic consumers will have to pay half of this cost to set up the unit, which will have a payback time of fewer than seven years, he told media persons here today.

Excess power generated by the system can be sold to the grid for about Rs 3 a unit, he pointed out.

MNRE is providing financial help to the off-grid solar projects through its capital subsidy scheme. Read more on it here.

Reference and further reading;

The Hindu Businessline

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Puskar Pande

Editor in chief @GreenCleanGuide.com

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  • Ple my name jami chinna in andhrapradesh visakhapatnam v madugula in kinthali pin 531027 intrested in solar in house my nomber 9908203774 taking in telugu

  • Lydia Routhu from Kakinada iam interests to solar power for my domestic needs so please provide government subsidy. Iam eligible for government schemes thanks

  • I want to instal a solar power based bore well in my new housing complex in ALUR 518395. I need procedure details . My address is
    ENG.KCVEERANNA SETTY
    KUPPA HANUMANTIAH SONS
    HOUSE # 546 & 526
    OPOSITE TO TALUK OFFICE
    ALUR - 518395 AP

  • i am interested to get it and how to apply and avail this scheme. i am residing in a apartment and plenty open roof top in terrace in our building may be approximately 3500 sft open space in roof top. please guide me in this regard.

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