The has issued a work order to ConvergenceEnergyServices Limited for commissioning ofsolarPV systems at 151 households in Sanguem, Quepem, Sattari and Canacona to provideelectricitywith comprehensive maintenance contract for five years under the Remote Village Electrification Programme (RVE).
As per the cabinet decision, the work order is issued for the tender to design, manufacture, supply, install, test and commission a 500 Wp Solar condition system at 151 households, at the rate of Rs 43,000 each and six Home lighting systems at the rate of Rs 20,000 each in Goa with comprehensive maintenance contract for five years under RVE.
Under the scheme, 100% financial assistance will be provided to households, with an upper limit of Rs 90,000 per household, for a 500 Wp Solar System. Each household will be charged monthly electricity charges, as determined by the government, depending on the number of units consumed.