Photovoltaic panels installed in the village

What is a solar powered village?

The Solar powered village will have over 1000 solar panels, that have been installed on the village houses, generating electricity round the clock for the villagers to provide solar electricity at zero cost.

Can a solar power village be self-sufficient?

Solar Power Generation: The solar power village would be self-sufficient in solar energy generation, as it will utilise 1000 solar panels that have been installed on the village houses, generating electricity round the clock for the villagers.

Can a PV system be installed on a village house?

PV system installed on roof of village houses Photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on roofs or roofs of stairhoods of village houses must comply with the specified requirements for green and amenity facilities and must be properly installed and not adversely affect the structural safety of the buildings.

What is India's first solar powered village?

A woman stands next to solar power panels installed at a government building in Modhera in western Gujarat. The village is India’s first solar powered village. Taniya Dutta/ The National

Why has the government installed solar panels on her house?

The Government has installed solar panels on her house which has given her much-needed relief from household expenses. “Earlier, when solar was not there, I had to pay huge amount for the electricity bill - close to 2,000 rupees. However, with the installation of the solar, my electricity bill is now zero.

Is Modhera India's first solar power village?

A villager on his cart rides past a sign that says Modhera village is India’s first solar power village. Taniya Dutta/ The National The solar-power installations have reduced power expenses for most households by at least 40 per cent, with some saving even more, said another villager, Pathan Sikandar Khan.