Lahore: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has shared that solar energy users have saved approximately PKR 100 million on their electricity bills, a news source reported on January 31.
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As per the details, LESCO has reported a boost in the electricity units being generated through solar power net-metering connections. It was shared that in a month 31,500,000 electricity units have been added to the system since many people are shifting to solar energy in the city. This significant shift has benefited not only the environment but the consumers as well.
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The news source mentioned that the surplus electricity generated by the solar systems has been sold to LESCO, which provides a financial incentive to consumers for using this sustainable and clean energy source. Under the net-metering scheme, LESCO provided the connections and bi-directional meters have been installed for the sale and purchase of electricity.