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The Hindu
a day ago
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- 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
Modi's Green Promise Delivered: How India Became A Global Climate Leader
The promise has been delivered ahead of schedule, cementing Modi's legacy as a leader who not only makes ambitious commitments on world stage but ensures they are realised at home When it was first announced, it seemed an insurmountable task. But India has achieved 50 per cent clean power capacity five years ahead of target, setting a global benchmark for sustainable growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a promise on behalf of India at the Paris Climate Change Summit and that promise has now been fulfilled, that too with an oomph factor. Five years ahead of target is outstanding, especially at a time when nations are struggling to understand whether they would even be able to meet the 2030 deadline. As of June 2025, the nation's installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources has officially crossed the 50 per cent threshold, reaching 50.08 per cent. According to official data, out of a total installed capacity of 484.82 GW, a remarkable 242.78 GW is now derived from non-fossil sources, including renewable energy, large hydropower, and nuclear power. It achieves a critical Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) pledged under the Paris Agreement, five years ahead of the 2030 target date. As Union minister Pralhad Joshi stated: 'In a world seeking climate solutions, India is showing the way." Despite having one of the lowest per capita emissions profiles among major economies, India remains one of the few G20 countries on track to not only meet but exceed its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The progress unfolds against a backdrop of global energy uncertainty, exacerbated by the recent resurgence of fossil fuel proponents on the world stage, most notably in the United States under Donald Trump. In this context, India's steadfast progress is not just commendable, but it is a critical anchor for global climate ambitions. For a country of 1.4 billion people with rapidly growing energy needs, re-engineering half of its power grid away from fossil fuels is a monumental undertaking. While other nations debate the feasibility of their targets, India is delivering on its promises, transforming its energy landscape and setting a powerful example for the rest of the world to follow. A Policy-Driven Transformation This achievement is all the more remarkable considering that just 18 months prior, the share stood at 43.82 per cent. Such a rapid ascent was powered by a suite of visionary policies designed to catalyse every segment of the renewable ecosystem. Under the leadership of PM Modi, India has cultivated a robust ecosystem for clean energy through a series of interlocking, visionary policies. These initiatives create the foundational architecture for sustainable growth. Flagship programmes have been central to this transformation. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) has empowered millions of farmers by facilitating solar-powered irrigation, simultaneously ensuring energy security for agriculture and reducing its carbon footprint. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in 2024 to bring rooftop solar to one crore households, is democratising energy generation, turning citizens from passive consumers into active 'prosumers'. These have been complemented by the establishment of vast solar parks, which have driven down tariffs to record lows, and the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, which optimises land and grid infrastructure. It is a deliberate, policy-driven push that has catalysed private investment and public participation, building momentum year on year. Green Growth Achieving the 50 per cent mark five years early is not a finish line but a new starting block. The road ahead towards India's ambitious Panchamrit goals—including 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070—demands an even greater intensification of effort and strategic foresight. Furthermore, the financial undertaking is colossal, with estimates suggesting an investment of $570 billion is needed in the electricity sector by 2032. Mobilising this capital and ensuring the development of robust supply chains for critical components, from solar panels to batteries, will be paramount. The promise made in Paris has been delivered ahead of schedule, cementing PM Modi's legacy as a leader who not only makes ambitious commitments on the world stage but also ensures they are realised at home. India has already lit the lamp of green transformation. The task now is to ensure it shines ever brighter, illuminating a path for the nation and the world towards a truly sustainable and self-reliant future. Sohil Sinha Sohil Sinha is a Sub Editor at News18. He writes on foreign affairs, geopolitics along with domestic policy and infrastructure projects. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 17, 2025, 12:13 IST News opinion Modi's Green Promise Delivered: How India Became A Global Climate Leader Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
