Punjab's free electricity scheme has led to a surge in domestic connections, raising consumption and projected subsidy costs, risking PSPCL's financial stability.
The state has received significant investments specifically for the establishment of solar parks in the solar energy sector. Under this initiative, nine solar parks are being developed. Of these, solar parks with capacities of 365 MW and 65 MW, totalling 430 MW, have already been commissioned, and production has begun.