The Sindh government has launched a scheme to provide free mini solar home system to 275,000 low-income families.
The government will be providing the solar systems to the public under a project worth Rs18.2 billion, as part of efforts to improve access to electricity and promote renewable energy.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the initiative was launched on the instructions of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, with a focus on supporting poor households, particularly those living in remote areas of the province.
According to the minister, 132,000 off-grid families with no access to electricity will receive free mini solar home systems, while another 143,000 households connected to the national grid will be provided with solar kits to help reduce their electricity bills.
Each kit includes a 180-watt solar panel, a battery, energy-efficient LED bulbs and a fan, providing enough electricity for basic household needs.
Mr Memon said more than 15,000 solar kits had already been distributed and the government planned to complete the programme by June 2027.
The project is part of Sindh’s wider strategy to expand the use of renewable energy and improve energy security.
Pakistan has seen a sharp increase in the adoption of rooftop solar systems in recent years as households seek alternatives to rising electricity costs and frequent power shortages.
Officials say the programme is expected to improve living conditions in rural communities while reducing reliance on grid electricity and diesel-powered generators.
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