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Solar for agriculture & PM-KUSUM
Turn sunlight into irrigation and income. Solar pumps cut diesel costs, and PM-KUSUM plants turn fallow land into a 25-year revenue stream.
What is PM-KUSUM and how does it help farmers?
PM-KUSUM is the central government scheme for solar in agriculture. Component-A supports grid-connected solar plants of up to 2 MW on farmland, Component-B supports standalone solar pumps, and Component-C solarises existing grid-connected pumps. Farmers save on diesel and can earn from selling power or leasing land.
Sound familiar?
- Diesel pumps are costly and unreliable
- Unpredictable farm power supply
- Barren or fallow land earning nothing
- Scheme rules and paperwork are confusing
Typical system sizes and savings
| System | Typical fit | Roof area | Units / month | Est. savings / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kW | ≈ 5 HP solar pump | 500 sq ft | 600 | ₹76,500 |
| 7.5 kW | ≈ 7.5 HP solar pump | 750 sq ft | 900 | ₹1,14,750 |
| 500 kW | Component-A plant, ~2–2.5 acres | 50,000 sq ft | 60,000 | ₹76,50,000 |
| 2,000 kW | Component-A plant, ~8–10 acres | 2,00,000 sq ft | 2,40,000 | ₹3,06,00,000 |
Savings use the calculator assumptions (estimates only). Solar calculator
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End-to-end solar operations & maintenance — maximizing uptime, minimising downtime.
- Proactive care
- Real-time monitoring
- Support to protect your solar investment
Beyond Rooftop Solar Solutions
Scalable ground-mounted solar solutions — from agricultural farms to utility-scale solar parks.
- Engineering & design
- Procurement & installations
- Testing, commissioning & support
Subsidy & financing
PM-KUSUM support
Central and state financial assistance is available under each component; amounts and timelines are set by MNRE and the state nodal agency and change by phase. Message us for the current status in your district.
Frequently asked questions
Individual farmers, groups of farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, FPOs and water user associations can set up plants on their land, or lease the land to a developer.
Roughly 4–5 acres per MW for ground-mounted plants, depending on module technology and layout.
With elevated structures, dual land use such as shade-tolerant crops or grazing is possible.
Scheme phases and state allocations change. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the current status and process for your district.
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