Jharkhand’s Solar Pump Orders Analyzed
Jharkhand is making big strides in renewable energy thanks to a new contract awarded to Shakti Pumps (India). The state’s Renewable Energy Development Agency has ordered 1,000 solar-powered water pumps. These pumps will be used across Jharkhand to provide water to farmers and communities.
Key Points
- 1,000 solar water pumps ordered in Jharkhand.
- Project funded under the PM-KUSUM scheme.
- Total order value: approximately Rs. 21 crore.
- Off-grid systems ensure independence from the electricity grid.
- Supports sustainable agriculture and rural water solutions.
- Shakti Pumps executes the contract for Jharkhand.
Background on the PM-KUSUM Scheme
The PM-KUSUM scheme is a government program aimed at promoting solar energy in rural India. It encourages farmers and rural households to adopt solar-powered water pumps. This helps them reduce their reliance on traditional, often expensive, grid electricity.
Details of the Order
The order involves installing 1,000 Stand-Alone Off Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) at different locations throughout Jharkhand. Each system will be fully self-sufficient, using solar energy to power the water pumps. This means they don’t need to be connected to the main power grid.
The contract’s total value is around 21 crore rupees, including all applicable taxes like GST. Shakti Pumps (India) is responsible for designing, manufacturing, and installing these systems. This is a significant investment in Jharkhand’s sustainable future.
The work is being done under ‘Component-B’ of the PM-KUSUM scheme, which focuses on direct-purchase models for solar irrigation systems.
Investing in renewable energy solutions like solar pumps is vital for a sustainable and resilient India.
