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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Set up 40,000 solar pump sets under KUSUM: Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka government has set a target of installing 40,000 solar pump sets under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Ujra Suraksha Evam Uttahn Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) for de-dieselisation of the farm sector and enhancing the income of farmers. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reviewed the scheme on Tuesday and said the Centre and State would provide 30% and 50% subsidy, respectively, for the installation of solar pump sets. The beneficiaries have to spend 20% of the cost. He directed officials of the Energy Department to take initiatives for installing 40,000 pump sets this year. Additional applications An additional 27,000 farmers have submitted applications under the scheme, and the State government would spend ₹752 crore, the Chief Minister said. Out of the 4.5 lakh illegal IP sets, he said two lakh pump sets had been regularised, and officials had been told to explore ways to bring illegal pump sets under the KUSUM scheme. A sum of ₹12,785 crore had been set aside for IP sets and ₹11,720 crore had been released as of February 2025. A sum of ₹16,021 crore had been allocated for the same purpose, the Chief Minister said. Energy Minister K.J. George and senior officials attended the meeting. Earlier, the Chief Minister also chaired a board meeting of the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd..
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Decentralised solar plants of 1,190 MW capacity installed in Rajasthan in last one year
About 1,190 MW capacity decentralised solar plants were installed in the last one year in Rajasthan under the PM-KUSUM scheme , an official statement said. A total of 684 decentralised solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,305 MW have been set up in Rajasthan so far, of which 592 plants (1,190 MW) were installed in the past 12 months. Unlike conventional large-scale solar parks, KUSUM scheme promotes small-capacity, grid-connected plants installed by farmers themselves or in partnership with developers on barren land. The plants are set up within 5 km of a grid substation and offer electricity at a significantly lower rate , Rs 2.09-3 per unit compared to thermal power. As a result, the scheme is now being seen as a dual solution for clean energy and rural livelihood, with farmers turning into power producers while discoms benefit from low-cost, low-loss distribution, the statement said. The scheme's implementation, previously handled by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, has now been handed over to power discoms as per central guidelines. Officials said that procedural bottlenecks were addressed by setting up dedicated officers, issuing SOPs, and facilitating land and loan-related issues to speed up installations. Among the state's three discoms, Jodhpur leads with 997.5 MW, followed by Jaipur (169.22 MW) and Ajmer (137.33 MW). Nationally, Rajasthan ranks first in the KUSUM scheme's Component-A and third in Component-C, after Gujarat and Maharashtra. The state government has said it aims to provide daytime electricity for agriculture to all farmers by 2027, with around 1 lakh already benefiting from the scheme. Officials claim this could help reduce the state's discom losses, which are reportedly over Rs 90,000 crore, mainly due to high-cost thermal power purchases. PTI
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Decentralised solar plants of 1,190 MW capacity installed in Rajasthan in last one year
Rajasthan has significantly expanded its decentralized solar power capacity under the PM-KUSUM scheme, adding 1,190 MW in the last year. Farmers are becoming power producers, benefiting from low-cost electricity and improved rural livelihoods. The state aims to provide daytime electricity for agriculture to all farmers by 2027, potentially reducing discom losses. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About 1,190 MW capacity decentralised solar plants were installed in the last one year in Rajasthan under the PM-KUSUM scheme , an official statement said.A total of 684 decentralised solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,305 MW have been set up in Rajasthan so far, of which 592 plants (1,190 MW) were installed in the past 12 conventional large-scale solar parks, KUSUM scheme promotes small-capacity, grid-connected plants installed by farmers themselves or in partnership with developers on barren land. The plants are set up within 5 km of a grid substation and offer electricity at a significantly lower rate , Rs 2.09-3 per unit compared to thermal power As a result, the scheme is now being seen as a dual solution for clean energy and rural livelihood, with farmers turning into power producers while discoms benefit from low-cost, low-loss distribution, the statement scheme's implementation, previously handled by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, has now been handed over to power discoms as per central said that procedural bottlenecks were addressed by setting up dedicated officers, issuing SOPs, and facilitating land and loan-related issues to speed up the state's three discoms, Jodhpur leads with 997.5 MW, followed by Jaipur (169.22 MW) and Ajmer (137.33 MW). Nationally, Rajasthan ranks first in the KUSUM scheme's Component-A and third in Component-C, after Gujarat and state government has said it aims to provide daytime electricity for agriculture to all farmers by 2027, with around 1 lakh already benefiting from the claim this could help reduce the state's discom losses, which are reportedly over Rs 90,000 crore, mainly due to high-cost thermal power purchases.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Decentralised solar plants of 1,190 MW capacity installed in Rajasthan in last one year
Jaipur, Jul 20 (PTI) About 1,190 MW capacity decentralised solar plants were installed in the last one year in Rajasthan under the PM-KUSUM scheme, an official statement said. A total of 684 decentralised solar plants with a combined capacity of 1,305 MW have been set up in Rajasthan so far, of which 592 plants (1,190 MW) were installed in the past 12 months. Unlike conventional large-scale solar parks, KUSUM scheme promotes small-capacity, grid-connected plants installed by farmers themselves or in partnership with developers on barren land. The plants are set up within 5 km of a grid substation and offer electricity at a significantly lower rate , ₹ 2.09-3 per unit compared to thermal power. As a result, the scheme is now being seen as a dual solution for clean energy and rural livelihood, with farmers turning into power producers while discoms benefit from low-cost, low-loss distribution, the statement said. The scheme's implementation, previously handled by the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, has now been handed over to power discoms as per central guidelines. Officials said that procedural bottlenecks were addressed by setting up dedicated officers, issuing SOPs, and facilitating land and loan-related issues to speed up installations. Among the state's three discoms, Jodhpur leads with 997.5 MW, followed by Jaipur (169.22 MW) and Ajmer (137.33 MW). Nationally, Rajasthan ranks first in the KUSUM scheme's Component-A and third in Component-C, after Gujarat and Maharashtra. The state government has said it aims to provide daytime electricity for agriculture to all farmers by 2027, with around 1 lakh already benefiting from the scheme. Officials claim this could help reduce the state's discom losses, which are reportedly over ₹ 90,000 crore, mainly due to high-cost thermal power purchases.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
WattPower inks pact with Solarium Green Energy to expand solar adoption in MP, Maharashtra
New Delhi: Renewable energy firm WattPower has entered into a strategic alliance with Solarium Green Energy Limited to expand solar adoption in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, with a focus on supporting the KUSUM scheme , the company said in a statement. Under the agreement, Solarium has been appointed as WattPower's Value Added Partner to help drive decentralised electrification in rural areas across the two states. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening solar deployment among farmers and small enterprises. As part of the association, WattPower will provide modular and high-efficiency solar solutions , while Solarium will handle regional deployment and last-mile connectivity. The partnership supports the Centre's KUSUM scheme, which promotes solar-powered irrigation and clean energy adoption in agriculture. Divya Prakash Choraria, CEO and Co-Founder, WattPower said, 'Our long-standing association with Solarium has now evolved into an official alliance/structured collaboration and we are pleased to take this next step together. Given the immense market potential in states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, we are confident that this collaboration will strengthen our efforts to expand access to sustainable energy across India's agricultural heartlands.' Ankit Garg, Founder and CEO of Solarium Green Energy, said, 'WattPower emerged as the preferred partner during project execution, owing to the technological superiority and reliability of its products. We take pride in contributing our local expertise to support this collaboration and are confident that, together, we can make a meaningful impact in advancing solar adoption in high-potential markets.' WattPower said its focus is on providing solutions that address grid compatibility, system uptime, and long-term reliability. The company has developed systems suited for remote and challenging terrains and aims to scale solar deployment through community-level implementation.
