Odisha

TPSODL Launches Awareness Campaign On Rooftop Solar Energy In Southern Odisha

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OB Bureau

Berhampur: Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has launched an awareness campaign for solar rooftop to promote adoption of solar energy in southern Odisha.

The initiative promotes the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) and aligns with the state’s Renewable Energy (RE) Policy besides underscoring Tata Power’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The campaign aims at educating residents and commercial and industrial (C&I) customers on the benefits of solar energy as well as available subsidies.

Its key elements include information on the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) programme under the PMSGMBY. The subsidies for rooftop solar installations under the Yojana range from Rs 30,000 per KW for 1 KW to 2 KW systems, Rs 78,000 for 3 KW and above 3 KW capacities. The campaign also offers support with the application process and technical evaluations.

Amit Kumar Garg, CEO, TPSODL and Kaushik Sanyal, National Head- Renewables, Tata Power inaugurated the campaign in the presence of senior officials from the company. This marks the beginning of a state-wide movement for encouraging the consumers to go for solar rooftop solutions. As part of this initiative, consumers were honoured as ‘Green Champions’ in recognition of their adoption of solar energy.

With 280-300 sunny days per year, Odisha is poised for significant solar energy expansion. This potential is driven by the state’s vast land resources, including industrial and mining wastelands, along with its reservoirs. Southern Odisha, in particular, offers an ideal landscape for solar power infrastructure due to its diverse natural features.

Emphasising the importance of this initiative, Garg said, “Our solar awareness campaign in Southern Odisha is a strategic move to harness the vast solar potential of this region. Through the promotion of the PMSGMBY, we are committed to making solar energy both accessible and affordable for all. By driving solar adoption among our 23 lakh consumer base, we are empowering them with reliable, cost-effective, and clean energy solution. This initiative is in perfect harmony with TPSODL’s vision of a greener, energy secure Odisha.”

Currently, Odisha has around 460 MW of installed solar capacity. As part of its commitment to advancing the solar sector, the state government aims at achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The TPSODL plans to raise awareness about the benefits of adopting solar rooftop solutions through this campaign and reassure consumers that these solutions are easily accessible with Tata Power Solar which has already installed over 2 GW of rooftop solar capacity.

The company holds a significant market share of 13%, making it the number one player in the rooftop solar EPC business for nine consecutive years. The consumers can avail the benefits of the scheme by applying on https://www.pmsuryaghar.gov.in/, a release of TPSODL stated.

OB Bureau

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