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Govt to Launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with 10 GW Agri-PV Component: MNRE Minister

The Central Government is set to launch PM-KUSUM 2.0 with a dedicated 10 GW Agri-PV component, enabling farmers to generate solar electricity alongside crops and boosting rural income through agrivoltaic systems, announced Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi at the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi.

Solarising Agriculture | March 11, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  3579

KPI Green Energy Commissions 16.16 MWdc Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Yojana

KPI Green Energy has received commissioning certificates for 16.16 MWdc of solar projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme in Gujarat, marking the highest installed capacity under the scheme in the operational area of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVCL).

Solarising Agriculture | February 03, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  837

REconnect Nagpur: Panellists Flag Progress, Gaps and Next Steps for Solarising Agriculture Under PM-KUSUM

At REconnect Nagpur 2026, panellists focused on the implementation of solar pump schemes in Maharashtra, highlighting strong progress under flagship programmes such as PM-KUSUM, while calling for faster execution, stronger last-mile infrastructure, and a sharper focus on skilling, service support and productive use of surplus solar power.

Solarising Agriculture | January 09, 2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1267

Sahaj Solar Secures INR 125 Crore Loan from IREDA for Solar Pump and Off-Grid Solar Projects

Sahaj Solar has signed a 1.5-year INR 125 crore loan agreement with IREDA to fund the execution of 15,000 solar pumps under PM-KUSUM Components B and C and 300 off-grid SPV projects across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Punjab.

Solarising Agriculture | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1017

Shakti Pumps Secures INR 356.77 Cr LoA from MSEDCL for 12,883 Solar Pumps

Shakti Pumps (India) has secured a fresh INR 356.77 crore LoA from MSEDCL for 12,883 solar water pumps under PM-KUSUM and Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana, extending its recent order wins to nearly INR 900 crore in December 2025.

Solarising Agriculture | December 24, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1388

Oswal Pumps Secures INR 380 Cr LoA from MSEDCL to Install 13,738 Off-grid Solar Pumps in Maharashtra

Oswal Pumps has secured an INR 380 crore LoA from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company to supply and install over 13,738 off-grid DC solar water pumps across Maharashtra under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana.

Solarising Agriculture | December 17, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1102

GK Energy Delivers About 17 Percent of Installations in MSEDCL’s Guinness Record Solar Pump Drive

GK Energy has highlighted its contribution to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company’s Guinness World Record achievement, installing 7,620 off-grid solar pumps in just 30 days — about 17 percent of the total 45,911 solar pumps.

Solarising Agriculture | December 08, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1538

Insolation Green Infra Secures INR 232 Cr Solar Power Project in Rajasthan Under PM KUSUM

Insolation Energy’s subsidiary, Insolation Green Infra, has secured a turnkey order worth INR 232.36 crore from Silgo Retail to develop a 54 MW AC (70.20 MWp DC) grid-synchronised solar power project across multiple locations in Rajasthan under the PM-KUSUM Scheme.

Solarising Agriculture | October 30, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  843

ADB Sanctions USD 460 Million Loan to Support Agricultural Solarisation in Maharashtra

ADB has approved a USD 460 million loan, plus USD 40 million from the Clean Technology Fund, to solarise agriculture in Maharashtra by upgrading 180 substations, installing 4,500 transformers, adding 4,200 ckm of power lines, deploying 500 MWh of battery storage, and supporting 1,000 MW of decentralised solar power generation.

Solarising Agriculture | October 30, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  1340

Ceigall India Receives LoA for 147 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra from MSEDCL

Ceigall India has secured a letter of award from MSEDCL to develop 147 MW of solar PV projects in two districts of Maharashtra under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 Scheme.

Solarising Agriculture | October 03, 2025 | By Mrinmoy Dey |  980

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Execution at Scale: What 8,846 Solar Pumps in Maharashtra Teach Us About Rolling Out Renewables Nationwide?

India’s transition to clean energy is usually discussed in Megawatts and the various policies that have been conceptualised and implemented. From what I have seen, the real test of renewable energy is not about big projects. It is about doing a...

Solarising Agriculture | February 27, 2026 | By News Bureau

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