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Tripura to Switch 5,000 Water Pumps to Solar, Slashing Power Bills
✍️ ET EnergyWorld
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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The Tripura government announced a plan to convert 5,000 drinking water pumps to solar power, aiming to reduce electricity costs for rural communities.
The government of Tripura has announced a new initiative to convert 5,000 drinking water pumps across the state to solar power.
Under the scheme, solar panels will be installed on the existing pumps, allowing them to operate independently of the grid.
The move is expected to cut electricity expenses for local communities and reduce the state's overall power consumption.
Implementation details, including timelines and funding, are to be finalized by the Department of Energy.
Under the scheme, solar panels will be installed on the existing pumps, allowing them to operate independently of the grid.
The move is expected to cut electricity expenses for local communities and reduce the state's overall power consumption.
Implementation details, including timelines and funding, are to be finalized by the Department of Energy.