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Sponsor solar trees, get rebate on power bills: CM to bizmen

PANAJI

In a move to entice businessmen from Panaji, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said those who sponsor solar trees will be eligible for rebate on their electricity bills.

Stating that nearly 15 locations have been identified in Panaji to install solar trees of 15 KV capacity, Sawant urged commercial establishments to come forward to sponsor these trees and get rebate on their electricity bill. 

A solar tree is a structure incorporating solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a tree trunk. 

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Panaji eyes solar city status within a year

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Aug 13, 2023, 12:21 AM IST
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PANAJIChief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday announced that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy plans to transform Panaji into a 100 per cent renewable energy city within one year.“Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has identified Panaji to be transformed as 100 per cent renewable energy city from August 15, 2023 to August 15, 2024”, Sawant said. He said public support is essential and that efforts are also being made to raise awareness about the…

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