In Uttar Pradesh, the government of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has achieved a major achievement in the field of domestic rooftop solar energy. The state has crossed the historical figure of 2 gigawatt (GW) installed capacity. With this achievement, Uttar Pradesh has joined the country’s prestigious “2 GW rooftop solar club”, where till now only leading states like Gujarat and Maharashtra had presence.
yogi government This achievement is considered to be the result of effective implementation of Prime Minister Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and increasing public participation regarding solar energy in the state. Under the scheme, a large number of consumers have adopted clean and cheap energy by installing solar plants on the rooftops of their homes.
Environmental protection and carbon emission reduction
During this, UP NEDA Ravinder Singh said that this achievement in the energy sector is not just a statistical milestone, but is a symbol of the growing steps towards energy self-sufficiency in the state. The expansion of domestic rooftop solar is not only helping in providing relief to consumers in electricity bills but also helping in environmental protection and reduction in carbon emissions.
UPNEDA’s empaneled vendors, electricity department officers and employees, banking institutions and lakhs of consumers have played an important role in this success of the state. The coordinated efforts of various departments and institutions have contributed in making solar energy a mass movement.
State to reach new heights in coming months
Officials believe that if the current momentum continues, Uttar Pradesh can achieve new heights in the coming months, challenging the leading states of the country in the field of domestic rooftop solar installation. This achievement of Uttar Pradesh is being considered an important milestone towards the state’s green energy future and energy self-reliance.
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