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Tata Power Launches Bihar Solar Initiative for Five Lakh Homes
Tata Power has started a new solar program in Bihar.
It is called ‘Har Ghar Solar.’
The program aims to help five lakh homes use rooftop solar power within three years.
Rooftop solar panels are placed on the roofs of houses to produce electricity.
The Bihar government is supporting the program.
Bihar has also approved an extra subsidy of Rs 10,000 for each kilowatt of solar capacity.
With central and state support together, households can receive different amounts depending on the size of their solar system.
The program is linked to the PM Surya Ghar Yojana launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024.
Tata Power Renewable Energy launched its ‘Har Ghar Solar’ initiative in Bihar.
The initiative aims to facilitate rooftop solar adoption in five lakh homes over three years.
The Bihar government is backing the initiative, according to Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha.
Bihar recently approved an additional subsidy of Rs 10,000 per kW under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
Combined central and state subsidies total Rs 40,000 for 1 kW, Rs 80,000 for 2 kW, and Rs 98,000 for 3 kW and above.
- Who
- Tata Power Renewable Energy, with support from the Bihar government, launched the initiative.
- What
- The ‘Har Ghar Solar’ initiative aims to facilitate rooftop solar adoption in five lakh homes.
- Where
- Bihar, with the launch event held in Patna.
- When
- It was launched on Thursday; the target is to be achieved over the next three years.
- Why
- To promote rooftop solar adoption and support a solar expansion in the state.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Har Ghar Solar
- Target
- Rooftop solar adoption in five lakh homes
- Time frame
- Three years
- Additional Bihar subsidy
- Rs 10,000 per kW
- Combined subsidy for 1 kW
- Rs 40,000
- Combined subsidy for 2 kW
- Rs 80,000
- Combined subsidy for 3 kW and above
- Rs 98,000
Quotes
Praveer Sinha
CEO and Managing Director of Tata Power Renewable Energy
“‘Har Ghar Solar, a massive initiative, is backed by the state government. Working together, we can usher in a solar revolution in the state, and make a big difference to people’s lives.’”
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