Bescom sets out to fulfil 300 MW solar rooftop target this year
The Hindu
It is a good opportunity for people as there is subsidy, says power utility MD
For a city that’s been dithering on capitalising its potential to generate electricity from the sun, its power utility has been given a massive target. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has been tasked with generating a whopping 300 MW power from rooftop solar projects by the Ministry of New Renewable Energy (MNRE). But it may not be easy. Bescom managing director P. Rajendra Cholan, speaking to The Hindu, admitted that the response had not been great so far. “The MNRE has given Bescom the target of generating 300 MW for this year. This should be through rooftop generation on buildings — be it residential or commercial. Last year, we had a 30 MW target,” he said. According to statistics shared by Bescom, the capacity as of May 31 was 155.88 MW. Bescom now has its job cut out for it. “Yes, progress has been slow, but the capacity is there. We have already done a survey but the response is low right now. We have to motivate people. It is a good opportunity for people as there is subsidy,” Mr. Cholan added.More Related News