This free solar scheme was introduced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Dec 6 2024. The initiative seeks to help citizens with the increasing electricity prices. The free solar panel scheme was valid up to January 5, 2025.
Free Solar Panel Scheme, The Punjab government previously initiated a program to provide free solar panels to the entire household consuming between 100 to 200 units of electricity per month. If you have applied in this initiative, it is important to keep an eye on your application status.
Visit the official portal https://cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk/
How you can check your application status:
Online method to check the status:
Go to Official Website: Visit the official portal of the Punjab Information Technology Board at https://cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk/ .
Login: Use your email and password to log in.
Check Application Status: After logging in, locate the ‘Application Status’ section on your dashboard. Here, you will see the status of your application which can be Under Review, Approved or Rejected.
Other methods to check the status:
Contacting the Scheme Helpline: If you do not have access to the online portal, reach out to the helpline services provided under the scheme. Any Pakistani citizen can check status of application by giving CNIC number/applicant.
SMS: Once you register via SMS, you will receive updates on how far along your application is. So make sure you keep the confirmation message for reference.
Free Solar Panel Scheme Overview:
Free Solar Panel Scheme (December 6, 2024 – January 5, 2025) CM Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme will distribute 100,000 Solar Systems:
- 550-Watt Systems: For people who consume a maximum of 100 units of electricity in a month.
- 1100-Watt Systems: For consumers up to 200 Units per month.
It will lower electricity bills for eligible consumers focusing on environmental sustainability with a reduction in carbon emission to the tune of about 57,000 tons a year. In order to ensure transparency, beneficiaries will be selected through a computerized balloting system. This will be verified using reference and CNIC numbers on monthly electricity bills. Moreover, the solar panels and inverters would be connected to the consumers’ CNICs to avoid theft. The initiative is expected to lessen the subsidy burden on the federal government and facilitate promotion of renewable energy in Punjab.
Conclusion:
The Punjab Government Free Solar Panel Scheme is a great move for promoting renewable energy and helping households with low consumption to save on their bills. Selections through computer balloting followed by physical verification for transparency. If you have applied for this scheme, you can check the application status through the official portal, helpline support, or SMS notifications.
The official list of selected beneficiaries has not been released till now, so applicants are advised to keep checking the official website cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk for updates. Important Guidance: Make sure your contact details are up to date and keep track of verification processes to ensure smooth recourse to the scheme.
