Free solar panel scheme to be extended

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Apr, 2026) The Punjab government has decided to extend the free solar panel scheme by six months, more solar systems will be distributed to low-income consumers through a lottery, with additional funds.

Official sources said that on the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the period of the scheme was extended till December 2026, a total of more than 94000 systems will be provided, which will cost about Rs.10 billion.

Free solar systems will be provided to low-income consumers through a lottery.

The scheme will be implemented in all districts and tehsils of Punjab. So far, more than 800,000 applications have been received. Earlier, the scheme was announced till June 2026.