Solar Power for Farmers - Earn & Save Together!
Install solar pumps with 90% subsidy or set up solar plants on barren land. Generate income while ensuring water security for your crops.
The Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is a transformative scheme launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote solar irrigation pumps for farmers across India. Component B of this scheme focuses on installing standalone solar pumps for individual farmers.
Avail subsidy of up to 60–70% on solar pump installation.
Use solar-powered pumps for uninterrupted irrigation without depending on diesel or grid electricity.
Sell surplus solar power back to DISCOMs at ₹3–4 per unit, creating a steady extra income source.
Eliminate diesel expenses and reduce maintenance costs with clean solar energy solutions.
This Yojana enables farmers to replace diesel/electric pumps with solar-powered irrigation systems, reducing operational costs while ensuring reliable water supply for crops. Additionally, farmers can sell surplus solar power to the grid and earn extra income.
Individual homeowners, housing societies, and residential welfare associations with suitable rooftop space and electricity connections.
Save significantly on electricity bills while contributing to environmental sustainability and long-term energy independence.
Choose the component that suits your farming needs
Install 500 kW to 2 MW solar power plants on barren or fallow land. Generate electricity and sell to DISCOM.
Find answers to common questions about PM-KUSUM can help you go solar.
