Chief Minister Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme 2026

About the Scheme

The CM Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Shareef, is an initiative to provide free solar energy solutions to households across Punjab. The Free Solar Panel Scheme is government’s commitment to promote renewable energy and support modest communities.

Benefits of Solar Energy

• Reduce your electricity bills significantly
• Decrease your carbon footprint
• Ensure a reliable power supply
• Contribute towards greener Punjab

CM Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme For Consumers

In this scheme Government of Punjab will give up to 100,000 Solar Systems free of cost to the poor households having consumption from 0-200 units through transparent balloting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Domestic consumers having monthly consumption of up to 200 units under following categories are eligible:
  • Up to – 50 Units (Life Line)
  • 51-100 Units (Life Line)
  • 0-100 Units (Protected)
  • 0-100 Units (Un-protected)
  • 101-200 Units (Protected)
  • 101-200 Units (Unprotected)
• Eligibility of domestic consumers will be based on bills for the month of June 2024.
• Consumer having sanction load up to 2 KW will be eligible.

What Will You Get?

Under the programme:

• Up to 100,000 free solar systems across Punjab will be distributed.
• Households are chosen via computerized balloting for transparency.
• Those using up to 100 units/month receive a 550-watt solar system.
• Households using 101–200 units/month receive an 1100-watt system.

The solar system installation includes solar panels and may include inverters based on the scheme phase.

How to Apply

There are two main ways to register:

1️⃣ Online Portal

• Visit the official portal (such as cmsolarscheme.punjab.gov.pk).
• Register with your details, including CNIC and electricity bill reference.
• Submit your application and track status online.

2️⃣ SMS Registration

• Send your Bill Reference Number + CNIC to 8800 (e.g., 1234567890 1234567890123).
• You’ll receive SMS confirmations and updates.

📍 Verification & Selection

• Applications are verified physically after registration.
• Beneficiaries are selected through balloting to ensure fairness.
• Installation is scheduled after successful verification.

Exclusions

• Domestic consumers involved in electricity theft shall not be eligible.
• Domestic consumers having defective meters shall not be eligible.
• Domestic consumers having multiple meters at single residence shall not be eligible.
• Domestic consumers involved in payment default(more than 3 late payments in 12 months).