Tata Power Solar Launches 'Ghar Ghar Solar' Initiative in Uttar Pradesh

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Tata Power Solar Systems Limited launched 'Ghar Ghar Solar, Tata Power ke Sang' initiative in Uttar Pradesh.

An Overview of the News

• The initiative aims to provide rooftop solar solutions to every home in Uttar Pradesh starting from Varanasi.

• CEO and MD Praveer Sinha emphasized the mission to drive a sustainable energy future.

• The initiative promises substantial financial savings and environmental benefits through state-of-the-art Rooftop Solar Solutions (RTS).

• Features include advanced technology like bifacial solar panels for higher efficiency, easy financing options, and a quick turnaround of seven days from inquiry to installation.

• Residents can benefit from local government subsidies, making solar adoption more attractive.

• A typical household investing in a 3 kW solar rooftop system could save up to INR 27,000 annually on electricity bills, with an initial investment offset by available subsidies.

Tata Power Solar Systems Limited:

• Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, formerly Tata BP Solar, is an Indian company focusing on solar energy services.

• They manufacture solar modules, cells, and provide EPC services for solar power projects.

• In February 2017, Tata Power Solar became the first Indian company to ship over 1 GW of solar modules globally.

• Their manufacturing unit in Bangalore has a capacity of 400 MW for modules and 300 MW for cells.

• Founded - 1989

• Headquarters - Noida, Uttar Pradesh

About Uttar Pradesh

• On 24 January 1950 itself, United Provinces or United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.

• In 2017, the state government announced to celebrate January 24 every year as Uttar Pradesh Day.

• It was celebrated for the first time in 2018.

• First in the state

  • The first Chief Minister of the state – Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant

  • First Deputy Chief Minister of the state - Chaudhary Narayan Singh

  • The first woman Chief Minister of the state and the country - Sucheta Kriplani

  • The first woman governor of the state and the country - Sarojini Naidu

• Current Chief Minister - Yogi Adityanath

• Current Governor – Anandiben Patel