Kusum Yojna: Helping Farmers with Solar Power

Kusum Yojana, also known as Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan, is a plan by the Government of India to promote solar power in farming. Started in 2019, the goal of this scheme is to help farmers become producers of electricity by using clean solar energy. This reduces their need for traditional energy sources and allows them to earn money by selling extra power. Kusum Yojana is an important step toward growing renewable energy and supporting rural areas. Pinaka Solar Power helps farmers by providing easy-to-install and reliable solar systems, making the switch to solar energy simple and profitable.

Understanding the Main Components of Kusum Yojana

Component
Description
Benefit to Farmers
Subsidy Details
Additional Points
How Pinaka Solar Power Supports

Component A: Solar Power Plants on Barren Land

Installation of small solar power plants (500 KW to 2 MW) on unused land.
Farmers become electricity producers and sell surplus power to the grid, generating additional income.
The government provides a 30% capital subsidy to farmers for setting up solar power plants, making the installation cost-effective.
- Utilizes otherwise unused land for productive purposes.

- Long-term source of income from electricity sales to the grid.
Pinaka Solar Power ensures seamless installation of solar plants, providing reliable and efficient solar systems. They also guide farmers in the setup and maintenance process.

Component B: Solarization of Existing Irrigation Pumps

Conversion of existing diesel or electric irrigation pumps to solar-powered pumps.
Reduces fuel and electricity costs, providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for irrigation.
The government offers up to a 60% subsidy on the total cost of solar pump installation, with an additional 30% covered by bank loans, leaving only 10% to be paid by the farmer.
- Reduces dependency on erratic electricity supply and costly diesel.

- Decreases operational costs and increases savings.
Pinaka Solar Power offers high-performance solar pump solutions, designed to meet irrigation needs while ensuring minimal costs and maintenance.

Component C: Solarization of Grid-Connected Pumps

Solarization of grid-connected irrigation pumps, allowing farmers to use solar energy for irrigation and sell excess electricity to the grid.
Provides farmers with a continuous power supply for irrigation while generating income from surplus electricity.
Farmers receive a 60% government subsidy for solar pump installation, while the remaining cost can be financed through a 30% loan, leaving farmers to cover just 10%.
- Ensures farmers have uninterrupted access to electricity for irrigation, even during power cuts.

- Increases earnings by selling excess power back to the grid.
Pinaka Solar Power helps farmers seamlessly integrate solar systems with their grid-connected pumps, maximizing benefits with efficient installation and support.

Benefits of Kusum Yojna with Pinaka Solar Power

Documents Required for KUSUM Scheme Application:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kusum Yojana (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a government scheme launched in 2019 to promote the use of solar energy in the agricultural sector. It helps farmers install solar panels to generate electricity and sell the surplus power to the grid.
Farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, panchayats, and farmer-producer organizations (FPOs) can apply for the Kusum Yojana. The scheme is designed for anyone involved in agriculture who wishes to install solar power systems for farming purposes.

Kusum Yojana has three components:

  • Component A: Installation of small solar power plants (500 KW to 2 MW) on unused land.
  • Component B: Solarization of existing diesel or electric irrigation pumps.

Component C: Solarization of grid-connected irrigation pumps, allowing farmers to sell surplus power.

The scheme helps farmers by:

  • Making them producers of electricity through solar power.
  • Reducing their dependency on costly diesel or unreliable electricity sources.
  • Allowing them to earn additional income by selling excess electricity to the grid.
Farmers can apply for Kusum Yojana through the official government portals or by contacting local authorities like the Agriculture Department or renewable energy agencies. The application process usually requires filling out an online form and submitting necessary documents.
The government provides up to a 60% subsidy for the installation of solar pumps. Additionally, 30% of the cost is provided as a loan from banks, while the farmer only needs to cover 10% of the cost.
Yes, under the Kusum Yojana, farmers can sell the extra electricity generated from solar panels to the power grid. This allows them to earn income from surplus energy production.
Both off-grid and grid-connected solar pumps are covered under Kusum Yojana, including new solar pumps and the conversion of existing diesel or electric pumps to solar-powered ones.
The time to install solar panels varies based on the location, size of the project, and availability of resources, but installations typically take a few weeks to complete after approval.
Pinaka Solar Power provides reliable, easy-to-install solar solutions to help farmers under Kusum Yojana. They ensure smooth installation and maintenance services, making it easier for farmers to become electricity producers and benefit from solar energy.