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Pune’s Ring Road Project Gains Momentum with Land Acquisition Process

Pune, 1st June 2023: The long-awaited land acquisition process for the Ring Road project of the Maharashtra State Road Development...

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Pune: MP Supriya Sule Calls for Safety Audit of Hoardings and Action Against Unauthorized Installations

Pune, 1st June 2023: Expressing deep concern over recent incidents of billboards collapsing in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and other areas within...

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Pune Palkhi 2023: Rs 21 Crore Allocated for Temporary Toilets at Ashadhi Ekadashi Pilgrimage

Pune, 1st June 2023: The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister, Girish Mahajan, has allocated a substantial sum of Rs...

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Pune: Brave Mumbai Sisters Sacrifice Their Lives To Save Cousin Sister From Drowning In River During Summer Vacation Outing

Eklahare (Ambegaon taluka), 1st June 2023: Aarti Shyam Khandagale (18) and Preeti Shyam Khandagale (17), residents of Mumbai, met with...

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25 Tree Fall Incidents Reported in Pune: Fire Brigade on High Alert

Pune, 1st June 2023 (8 pm): In the past two hours, the fire brigade has responded to approximately 25 incidents...

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Pune Zilha Parishad Honored with Late SS Gadkari Award for Innovative Project Mahalabharthi and Streamlined Process Mapping

Pune, 1st June 2023: The Pune Zilha Parishad has received the esteemed Late SS Gadkari Award for its outstanding innovation...

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SpiceJet Faces Mounting Criticism Over Frequent Delays and Insufficient Passenger Assistance on Pune-Goa Route

Pune, 1st June 2023: Passengers traveling on SpiceJet's Pune-Goa-Pune route have been voicing their frustrations on social media, citing a...

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Pune to Host 4th Education Working Group Discussion as Part of G20 Education Initiatives

Pune to Host 4th Education Working Group Discussion as Part of G20 Education Initiatives

Pune, 1st June 2023: The Ministry of Education, guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is taking significant...

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New Weekly Express Train Introduced for Pune – Miraj Route

Sumit Singh Pune, 1st June 2023: In a bid to enhance connectivity and provide greater convenience to passengers, the Railway...

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Pune Achieves Remarkable Milestone: 10,000 Solar Power Projects Generate 254 MW of Energy Pune, 1st June 2023: In a significant boost to rooftop solar power generation, MSEDCL has successfully implemented 10,170 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 253.94 MW in the Pune circle. The overwhelming response from customers, including individuals, societies, and commercial and industrial establishments, has contributed to this remarkable achievement. Among the implemented projects, domestic solar projects from 7,580 customers alone account for 72 MW, while another 3,580 projects with a capacity of 96.79 MW are currently in progress. The central government provides up to 40 percent subsidy for setting up rooftop solar power generation systems for domestic customers of Mahavitaran, including households, residential associations, and welfare associations. To ensure the smooth implementation of this scheme, Mr. Vijay Singhal, Chairman and Administrative Director of Mahavitaran, is actively reviewing the progress. Mr. Prasad Reshme, Level Director (Project), has been instrumental in providing support and momentum to the scheme. Under the subsidy scheme, domestic customers are eligible for a 40 percent subsidy for solar power systems ranging from 1 to 3 kW, while a 20 percent subsidy is applicable for systems exceeding 3 kW up to 10 kW. For instance, a 3 kW solar power system costs approximately Rs. 1,24,000, out of which the concerned customer would have to bear an actual expenditure of around Rs. 74,400 after availing a 40 percent central grant of approximately Rs. 49,600. Additionally, housing societies and welfare associations can avail a 20 percent subsidy for group use, up to 500 kW with a limit of 10 kW per house. To date, Pune circle has witnessed the implementation of 7,580 domestic projects with a capacity of 17.83 MW, 1,364 commercial projects totaling 36.11 MW, 641 industrial projects reaching 110.28 MW, and 585 projects from other customers generating 35.55 MW. Furthermore, there are 2,880 domestic projects under construction with a capacity of 15.01 MW, 343 commercial projects totaling 55.64 MW, 224 industrial projects reaching 8.31 MW, and 133 projects from other categories generating 8.31 MW. The promotion of solar power generation projects and the training of engineers and technical workers have played a significant role in the growth of rooftop solar projects in Pune. The Ganeshkhind rest house was actively involved in the promotion of solar power generation, while engineers and technical workers received specialized training. Additionally, representatives from 45 'Solar' agencies on the selected list underwent specialized training. A joint workshop was also conducted, bringing together assistant engineers (quality control) from all 41 subdivision offices and representatives of 'solar' agencies. Mr. Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer, emphasized the substantial financial benefits enjoyed by individuals and societies through rooftop solar energy projects, as they significantly reduce electricity expenses. The project development costs can be recovered within four to five years, and the benefits can be reaped for approximately 25 years. Through the net metering system, excess electricity can be sold back to Mahavitaran at the prevailing rates. Mr. Pawar urged electricity consumers to take advantage of rooftop solar power schemes to achieve financial savings and contribute to environmental protection.

Pune Achieves Remarkable Milestone: 10,000 Solar Power Projects Generate 254 MW of Energy

Pune, 1st June 2023: In a significant boost to rooftop solar power generation, MSEDCL has successfully implemented 10,170 solar power...

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Ambenali Ghat Closed: Raigad District Collector Bans Traffic for 4 Days Due to Landslide Risk

Hadapsar–Dive Ghat Road to Remain Closed for Two Hours on July 4 for Rock Removal

Pune: Hadapsar–Dive Ghat Road to Remain Closed for Two Hours on July 4 for Rock Removal Along Alandi–Pandharpur Palkhi Route

CCTV Shows 2-Year-Old Girl Being Run Over by Car in Alandi

Pune: CCTV Shows 2-Year-Old Girl Being Run Over by Car in Alandi; Doctor Booked

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Kolhapur–Pune and Hadapsar–Hingoli Daily Special Trains Extended Till September 30

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Sinhgad Education Society Booked in Rs 5.06 Crore Teacher Salary Embezzlement Case; Founder Maruti Navale Among Six Accused