The Government of Punjab has decided to extend its free solar panel scheme by six months, with additional funding allocated to distribute more solar systems across the province.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the scheme’s deadline has been extended to December 2026. Under the revised plan, more than 94,000 solar systems will be provided at an estimated cost of nearly Rs. 10 billion.
The solar systems will be distributed free of cost to low-income consumers through a balloting process. The scheme will be implemented across all districts and tehsils of Punjab.
Officials report that over 800,000 applications have already been received. The program was previously scheduled to run until June 2026 but has now been extended to accommodate increased demand and expanded distribution.