Shimla’s green leap Model solar village to showcase clean energy - The Tribune

Shimla’s green leap Model solar village to showcase clean energy - The Tribune

A model solar village will soon be established in every district of Himachal Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 1 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. As part of this initiative, the Shimla district administration has shortlisted four villages — Tyawal, Chhakdel, Nerwa and Sunda Bhaura — out of which one will be selected for the project.

India's Rural Solar Revolution: Model Villages in Himachal and Karnataka Lead the Way

India is taking strong steps to promote solar power in rural areas through a new “model solar village” in both Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka. In Shimla, Tyawal, Chhakdel, Nerwa, and Sunda Bhaura have been shortlisted to become the model solar village under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Each village is expected to receive around 1 crore Rs for installing rooftop solar systems. This will offer a 60% subsidy for systems up to 2kW and a 40%…