2.6 Million Off-Grid Sindh Homes To Get Free Solar Power: Phase 1 Begins!

2.6 Million Off-Grid Sindh Homes to Get Free Solar Power: Phase 1 Begins!

One of the latest announcements made by the Sindh Government for the relief of poor and desperate people of Sindh, CM Murad Ali Sha announced a Free Solar System for households consuming less than 100 Units of electricity. Read the whole article for further information and guidance about how a person can register for the latest initiative.

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Free Solar Power for 2.6 Million Off-Grid Sindh Households

Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, announced the latest plans of the government to give away free electricity to consumers using up to 100 units and to give off-grid families solar power equipment. It is spoken at the speech that 2.6 Million off-grid Households would benefit from this program in which 500,000 people will be enrolled in its initial phase.

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Adviser Ahsan Mazari, Energy Secretary Musaddiq Khan, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, and Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah were among the individuals with whom Shah spoke during a meeting held at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi on Friday.

500,000 Homes to Receive Solar Systems in First Phase!

It has been estimated that solar home systems (SHS) may be installed in 2.6 million off-grid homes, with 500,000 homes covered in the first phase.

Additionally, 1.9 million households consuming 100 megawatts monthly comprise 

  • 1,054,000 in Karachi (KE), 
  • 566,427 in Hyderabad region (HESCO),
  • and 356,073 in Sukkur region (SEPCO).

Appliances Use In Solar System

At about 50,000 rupees, each SHS comes with 

  • three LED lights, 
  • a 35-watt DC fan, 
  • and mobile charging connections that have a six-hour battery backup.

Murad Ali Shah Important Announcement For the Poor Households of Sindh

Shah proposed establishing six microgrids, each 75 kilowatts, as pilot projects across six divisions, catering to clusters of 100 households. The grids would provide power to homes consuming 100 kilowatts.

He also suggested setting up three solar parks of 305 megawatts each to supply K-Electric, HESCO, and SEPCO, benefiting both on-grid and off-grid households.

Conclusion

The Sindh Government’s initiative to provide free solar power to off-grid households marks a significant step towards sustainable energy and improving the lives of the region’s poorest residents. With the initial phase targeting 500,000 homes, this program aims to eventually reach 2.6 million households, offering them reliable and clean energy.