Apply for the CM Punjab Solar Panel scheme now. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the “Chief Minister Free Solar Panel Scheme”, which aims to provide free solar systems to poor and low-income families of the province. Under this scheme, deserving families will be provided with modern solar panels, battery inverters, and other essential equipment free of cost. The aim of this initiative is to help people avoid expensive electricity, significantly reduce their monthly bills, and lead a better life without electricity load shedding. This scheme will not only benefit the household level but will also help in the promotion of environmentally friendly energy.

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Total target

🏠☀️ Under the Punjab government’s “Chief Minister Free Solar Panel Scheme”, free solar systems will be provided to one lakh households.
🔌⚡ Each household will be given a standalone solar system that will be completely autonomous and will not depend on any external system for electricity supply.
📊🔋 These systems will be provided in different powers and sizes depending on the monthly electricity consumption of the household consumers (0 to 200 units) so that each household can be provided with energy according to its needs.
💸 This step has been taken to reduce the burden of rising electricity bills and promote self-sufficiency.

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Eligibility criteria

⚡ Consumers whose monthly electricity consumption is between 0 and 200 units.
📊 This consumption falls into the following sub-groups.
🟢 Lifeline Consumers: 0 to 50 units, 51 to 100 units.
🔒 Protected/Unprotected Consumers: 0 to 100 units, 101 to 200 units.
📅 Eligibility will be decided on the basis of the electricity bill of June 2024.
🚫 Non-eligibility (ineligible persons): Those who have stolen electricity.
🚫 Those who have faulty or multiple meters installed in their house.
🚫 Those who have submitted bills late more than 3 times in the last 12 months.
✅ That is, only those people who use electricity honestly and pay the bills on time can benefit from this scheme.

Types of solar systems

🔋 550 Watt System
For homes that use 0 to 100 units of electricity per month.
This system is sufficient for small homes, such as fans, lights, mobile charging, etc.

⚡ 1,100 Watt System
For homes that use 101 to 200 units of electricity per month.
This system provides a little more power, suitable for fans, lights, TVs, and other daily household appliances.

📦 Both systems will include
☀️ Solar panels
🔋 Battery
🔄 Inverter
🛠️ Complete installation

🔌 These systems will be independent of the grid and will help in bringing a significant reduction in electricity bills.

Easy application and selection process

🌐 Registration on the web portal
Submit your name, CNIC number, mobile number, and electricity bill reference number here.

📱 Application via SMS
Send SMS to 8800 from your mobile.
Include your details like name, CNIC, and electricity bill reference number in the SMS.

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Selection method

🗳️ The selection of eligible persons will be done in a transparent and fair manner through a computerized ballot system.
🏠 After this, the selected persons will undergo physical verification, that is, they will be checked at their homes to ensure that they are truly eligible.
🔧 After the physical verification, the process of installing solar systems in the selected houses will begin.

Important dates and guidelines

📅 Last Date
The last date for submission of application form was probably 5th January 2025, but final confirmation is required.

🔍 Transparency
Every solar system will be registered with CNIC to prevent theft or fraud and the system remains completely transparent.

Benefits

💡 Monthly electricity bills will be significantly reduced.
🌿 Environmentally friendly measures will be taken, such as reducing carbon emissions by about 57,000 tons.
🏡 Stable and reliable electricity will be provided in rural areas or areas where access to electricity is unstable.
⚙️ The scheme will also reduce the burden of government subsidies as people will generate their own energy.

Summary table

Aspect	Description
🎯 Objectives	To provide free solar systems to 1 lakh households
✅ Eligibility basis	0 to 200 units of electricity consumption per month (as per June 2024 bill)
📝 Application method	Apply through web portal or SMS number 8800
🗳️ Selection	Selection through computerized ballot + verification by visiting home
⚡ Installed systems	550 watts or 1,100 watts, depending on electricity consumption
🌍 Benefits	Savings in electricity bills, reduction in subsidy, protection of the environment

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Conclusion

This scheme is a practical proof of Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s passion for public welfare and sustainable development. If your household consumes 200 units or less of electricity per month, then definitely apply for this free scheme. This will not only reduce your electricity bills but also keep our environment better and cleaner by using clean energy.

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