MahaNirmiti or MAHAGENCO (Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd) will soon commission solar power projects with a total capacity of 1071 MW, benefitting over 3 lakh farmers across the state by providing uninterrupted daytime electricity for irrigation and reducing dependence on conventional power.
The projects will be developed under Maharashtra government’s Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme 2.0 that aims at promoting farmers’ financial growth through sustainable energy while reducing service costs for agricultural electricity consumers. Under this, distributed solar projects dedicated to agricultural usage are being connected to the grid. The government aims to solarize about 30% of agricultural feeders by 2025 under Mission 2025. Solar projects ranging from 0.5 MW to 25 MW will be established within a 5–10 km radius of distribution substations with agricultural loads.
To ensure effective execution of the project, GEAPP India will provide a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) and a digital platform to manage data collection, monitor current status, and streamline project management.
A strategic Joint Committee will be formed to ensure timely completion of these solar projects and to provide guidance on the Solar Agriculture Feeder Scheme 2.0. This committee will include all key stakeholders. A central dashboard will be developed jointly by GEAPP India and MAHAGENCO to monitor land acquisition and project implementation progress on a daily basis. All stakeholders will be trained to use the dashboard effectively.
MAHAGENCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Maharashtra State Electricity Generation Co. Ltd and is one of India’s largest state-run power producers with an installed capacity of about 13,880 MW. MAHAGENCO operates a diversified portfolio that includes thermal, gas, hydro, and solar power generation. The company is now focusing on renewable energy projects to supply electricity at lower rates while reducing carbon emissions.
GEAPP India is the Indian chapter of GEAPP LLC, formed in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, and Bezos Earth Fund. It supports developing nations in achieving fair, balanced, and accelerated green energy transitions. In India, GEAPP focuses on implementing scalable and distributable clean energy solutions.
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