The government has taken an initiative to increase solar power generation by utilizing the rooftops of government offices and agencies. As part of the initiative, information has been sought on the number of government buildings suitable for solar panel installation and the size of their rooftops.

The Prime Minister’s Office recently sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary and the senior secretaries of all ministries and divisions in this regard.

According to the letter, the relevant authorities have been instructed to urgently identify the number of government buildings where solar panels can be installed, along with the rooftop areas. The report must be submitted to the Secretary of the Power Division by September 30.

The authorities have also been instructed to send a copy of the report to the Prime Minister’s Office.

The initiative is aimed at utilizing unused rooftops of government buildings to increase renewable energy generation and expand the use of solar power in the country’s electricity system.