Akuluto residents sensitised on smart meters, rooftop solar systems

DIMAPUR — A sensitisation programme on the installation of smart meters and the rooftop solar systems under the Nagaland Solar Mission was organised by the district administration of Akuluto, in collaboration with the Power department, Akuluto sub-division, at the ADC office in Akuluto on Wednesday.

According to an update, the programme was attended by government officials, civil society organisations, and public leaders of Akuluto town.

The Power department highlighted the benefits of smart meter installation, which provides real-time, accurate power data usage, including accurate and transparent billing, and promotes better energy management to reduce costs.

The importance of a grid-connected rooftop solar system for residential houses under the Nagaland Solar Mission was also shared with the people. It was informed that the rooftop solar system can generate electricity for homes, allow people to avail of central and state subsidies, monetise excess power generated by the solar system, reduce electricity bills, and offer free maintenance by vendors for five years.

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Participants were also educated on how the subsidy is directly transferred to the beneficiary's bank account.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Akuluto Tiayanger Jamir encouraged public leaders to obtain correct information from the department and sensitise the people so that general scepticism can be eliminated.