Solartive hits one lakh solar pumps milestone
The solar pump manufacturer’s annual turnover jumped to INR 181 crore in FY 2024, from INR 87 crore in FY 2023.
“The solar pump market is set to expand”
Gopal Kabra, founder and CEO of GK Energy, speaks to pv magazine about the solar pump market in India, key drivers, and future outlook.
Guide to solar development under PM-KUSUM Scheme
Achieving and maintaining a capacity utilization factor (CUF) of 19% over 25 years without deration is feasible through careful selection of high-efficiency, low-degradation solar panels, and implementing robust design, maintenance, and monitoring strategies. By following the guidelines provided in this article, developers can ensure compliance with PM-KUSUM scheme and achieve sustainable, long-term performance of their solar power plants.
H.G. Infra sets up solar subsidiaries
H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd has won 543 MW DC solar EPC projects under PM KUSUM scheme. The company is exploring additional opportunities in solar power development, including rooftop installations, and doesn’t rule out venturing into PV module manufacturing.
Onix Renewable wins 187 MW of solar projects under PM Kusum Yojana
Onix Renewable arm Onix Trans Stellar will build 187 MW of solar projects under Component C of PM KUSUM Scheme. It will execute these projects across 60 different locations in Gujarat.
Gautam Solar supplies 60 MW PV panels for PM KUSUM Scheme
Under PM KUSUM Scheme, farmers can set up solar plants on their barren or uncultivable agriculture land and benefit from selling the electricity generated to the local Discom.
Shakti Solar wins 50,000 off-grid solar pump order for Maharashtra
The total value of the 50,000 solar pumps is around INR 1,603 crore ($192.87 million). The pumps are to be deployed over 24 months.
Uttar Pradesh targets 30,000 solar pump installations under PM KUSUM this fiscal
The state and the central government will provide cumulative financial support of INR 434 crore ($52.2 million) for the installation of 30,000 solar pumps across the state.
Shakti Pumps secures INR 293 crore solar pumps contract
Shakti Pumps (India) has secured a contract to supply, install, and commission 10,000 solar water pumps in Uttar Pradesh under the PM- KUSUM III scheme
PM KUSUM scheme hits 2.45 lakh solar pumps milestone
As on June 30, 2023, around 2.45 lakh agriculture pumps have been installed or solarized under PM KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme.
