Mumbai: The number of BEST electricity consumers in island city switching to rooftop solar photovoltaic panel installations is seeing a steady rise. Latest statistics released by the undertaking on Friday shows as many as 349 consumers have opted for such rooftop panels so far under the recently announced central scheme.
The maximum such consumers are in A ward (89 connections), followed by D and F/North ward with 51 connections each. While 79 residential consumers had rooftop panels below 20kWp (kilo watts peak) capacity of generation, there are 88 consumers/housing societies who went for panels above 20kWp, and this number is likely to increase, said officials.
As for commercial users, such as shops/offices, 97 consumers have opted for the solar panels while 77 institutions/public service organisations have got it installed on rooftops. Those who have solar rooftops can save monthly…
Central Govt’s Push To Solar Energy Empowers More To Make The Switch | Mumbai News
