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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
15,000 roof top solar plants installed in 11 districts under EPDCL limits, says CMD
Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) Chairman & Managing Director Prudhvi Tej Immadi has said that 15,000 roof top solar plants with a total installed capacity of 50 MW have been installed in 11 districts under the discom. He said that another 5,000 solar plants will be installed in the next two months. Around 10,000 roof top solar plants have been installed between April 2024 and April 2025, while 5,000 plants have been installed in May and June this year. He said that the response from people for the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme is good and the number of applications is increasing day by day. In Srikakulam district, solar power plants with a capacity of 505 kW have been set up for 1,650 consumers, Parvathipuram-Manyam (880 kW for 289 people), Vizianagaram (4,845 kW for 1,549 people), Visakhapatnam (7,511 kW for 2,056 people), Anakapalli (3,827 kW for 1,239 people), Alluri Seetharama Raju (30 kW for 9 people), Ambedkar Konaseema (3,022 kW for 943 people), Kakinada (5,815 kW for 1,676 people), East Godavari (5,818 kW for 1,716 people), West Godavari (5,898 kW for 1794 people), and Eluru (7,298 kW for 2,199 people). He said that these plants have been connected to the grid
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Collector calls for saving on electricity bills with Surya Ghar scheme
Puttaparthi: District Collector T.S. Chetan highlighted the benefits of installing rooftop solar panels under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme during a public awareness program in Puttaparthi, organized by the Sri Sathya Sai District Electricity Department. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that solar energy can significantly reduce electricity bills and help households become energy self-reliant. Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, former Minister Dr. Palle Raghunatha Reddy, and Superintendent Engineer Sampath Kumar were also present. Collector Chetan pointed out that high power consumption forces the government to purchase additional electricity, impacting the state budget. By adopting solar systems, households can save money and contribute to energy conservation. He gave examples: a 1 kW system generating 120 units can reduce a ₹1,000 bill to ₹338; a 2 kW system producing 240 units can lower a ₹2,000 bill to ₹333; and a 3 kW system generating 360 units can cut a ₹2,500 bill to ₹293. Annual savings may reach ₹8,000, ₹20,000, and ₹32,400 respectively. He also announced government subsidies: ₹30,000 for a 1 kW system, ₹50,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW. Steps are being taken to install solar plants on two-acre plots in each village, and banks are ready to provide loans. MLA Sindhura Reddy emphasized the importance of using solar energy, especially as Anantapur records some of the highest temperatures in India. Former Minister Dr. Raghunatha Reddy encouraged the public to utilize the scheme, noting that solar energy can reduce financial pressure on the government while generating additional income from surplus energy. The event concluded with the inauguration of solar stalls by local officials.
