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Uttar Pradesh’s growing shift toward sustainable energy, driven by the rise of solar rooftops, the Adani Foundation is taking the lead in establishing a model solar village in Amethi.
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- The project is a collaboration between the Prime Minister’s Free Solar Home Electricity Scheme and the Adani Foundation.
- As part of the initiative, solar panels are being installed on residential rooftops.
- In addition to government subsidies, each beneficiary is granted ₹15,000 through the Adani Group’s ACC Cement Plant CSR fund to further support the installation of solar panels.
- The Adani Foundation oversees beneficiary selection, administrative coordination, and the registration process, while approved vendors carry out site assessments and install solar panels.
- The programme involves the local community to promote awareness and ensure accurate documentation and certification throughout the process.
- The scheme is encouraging greater household participation in electricity generation, offering subsidies for solar systems ranging from 1 to 6 kilowatts.
- With subsidies in place, beneficiaries pay just ₹5,000 for a 1-kilowatt solar installation, which typically costs around ₹65,000.
- This setup can generate approximately 135 units per month, yielding a monthly income of about ₹877.
- Larger 6-kilowatt systems can produce up to ₹5,265 per month, providing steady and long-term benefits.
- Solar energy provides a dependable, low-maintenance power source, and its benefits are increasingly evident in rural areas.
- According to the World Economic Forum, the cost of solar energy is expected to decrease by 20–25% over the next decade, further enhancing its accessibility and impact.