PM-KUSUM Solar Agricultural Pumps & 90% Subsidy Portal
End nighttime power hassles and diesel expenses forever. Calculate exact hydraulic pump horsepower (HP), claim up to 90% central and state capital subsidies, check 25-year barren land solar plant income, and apply directly via state renewable energy portals.
Solar Pump Hydraulic Sizing & Water Discharge Engine
Solar Agriculture Pump Sizing & Hydraulic Calculator
Determine the exact pump horsepower (HP), solar PV array capacity (kWp), and daily discharge based on your borewell depth and crop water requirements.
Average across central/western India is 5.5 to 6.0 peak hours (10:00 AM to 3:30 PM).
5 HP DC Submersible Solar Pump
5 HP DC Submersible Solar Pump
PM-KUSUM Component B: 60% to 90% Subsidy & Share Calculator
Solar Pump 60% to 90% Subsidy & Share Calculator
Calculate exact central CFA (30%), state top-up grants (up to 60%), and your net farmer contribution for 2 HP to 7.5 HP solar agriculture pumps.
Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) & MSEDCL
Covered under Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana (मागेल त्याला सौर कृषी पंप योजना). Farmer pays only 5% of official MNRE benchmark cost.
Farmer pays only 5% of MNRE benchmark cost (₹2,18,000)
PM-KUSUM Component A: Barren Land 25-Year Solar Plant Revenue
Barren Land Solar Plant & PPA Revenue Calculator
Turn dry, barren, or fallow agricultural land into a guaranteed 25-year revenue stream by setting up 0.5 MW to 2.0 MW decentralized solar power plants connected to the rural 33/11 kV DISCOM substation.
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) fix Component A tariffs between ₹3.05 and ₹3.50/kWh for 25-year Power Purchase Agreements.
The barren land parcel must ideally be situated within 5 kilometers of a rural 33/11 kV DISCOM substation to minimize transmission line interconnection costs.
Annual Solar Generation: 15.33 Lakh Units (kWh)
Understanding the 3 Components of PM-KUSUM
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) structured PM-KUSUM into three distinct schemes addressing standalone off-grid farmers, grid-connected pump owners, and barren land solar generation.
Decentralized Solar Power Plants (0.5 to 2.0 MW)
Barren & Fallow Farmland Energy Generation
Set up ground-mounted solar plants on uncultivable land within 5 km of rural 33/11 kV substations. Sign a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the state DISCOM at regulated feed-in tariffs (₹3.10–₹3.50/kWh), or lease land for ₹45k–₹55k/acre/year.
Standalone Off-Grid Solar Agriculture Pumps
60% to 90% Subsidized Standalone Pumping
Replace expensive, polluting diesel generator engines with 2 HP to 7.5 HP off-grid solar submersible or surface pumps. Central CFA (30%) + State Grants (30%–60%) ensure farmers pay only 10%–25% net capital share. Complete fuel independence.
Solarisation of Grid-Connected Pumps (IPS & FLS)
Individual & Feeder Level Solarisation
Equip existing grid electricity pumps with solar PV arrays (2x pump capacity). Farmers irrigate during reliable daytime hours for free, and export excess solar energy back to the grid under net-metering to earn extra income from DISCOMs.
State PM-KUSUM Online Portals & Helplines
Apply online through your respective state nodal agency to secure quota tokens and empanelled vendor installations.
MahaUrja / Mahadiscom
Over 8.5 Lakh solar pumps target. Farmers pay only 10% (General) or 5% (SC/ST). Zero waiting for agricultural electricity connection.
RajKusum / RRECL
Leader in Component A (barren land solar plants) and Component B solar pumps with dedicated state top-up grants.
HAREDA
Flat 75% subsidy on 3 HP to 10 HP solar pumps. Over 1,00,000 pumps energized across paddy and wheat belts.
UPNEDA
60% capital subsidy with direct integration to UP Krishi Paridarshan portal (First-Come First-Served token system).
MPUVNL
Priority allotment for non-electrified forest fringes, river basin farmers, and tribal belt cultivation.
GUVNL / SKY
Pioneer in grid-tied Component C solarisation. Farmers sell power back at ₹3.50 + ₹3.50 state bonus for 7 years.
CREDA
Over 2.5 Lakh solar pumps installed. Nominal farmer contribution of only ₹7,500 to ₹15,000 for 3 HP / 5 HP pumps.
PEDA
Large-scale agriculture feeder solarisation converting entire agricultural distribution transformers to solar microgrids.
Explore 2 HP to 7.5 HP Solar Pump Configurations
Detailed technical specifications, operating head curves, daily discharge, and MNRE benchmark prices.
2 HP DC Submersible Solar Pump
2 एचपी डीसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप
3 HP DC Submersible Solar Pump
3 एचपी डीसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप (सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय)
3 HP AC Submersible Solar Pump
3 एचपी एसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप
5 HP DC Submersible Solar Pump
5 एचपी डीसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप
5 HP AC Submersible Solar Pump
5 एचपी एसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप
7.5 HP AC Submersible Solar Pump
7.5 एचपी एसी सबमर्सिबल सोलर पंप (गहरे बोरवेल हेतु)
3 HP Solar Surface Monoblock Pump
3 एचपी सोलर सरफेस मोनोब्लॉक पंप (नहर/तालाब हेतु)
5 HP Solar Surface Monoblock Pump
5 एचपी सोलर सरफेस मोनोब्लॉक पंप
PM-KUSUM Solar Pumps: Top Farmer AI Search Prompts
Verified answers to high-volume conversational queries submitted by Indian farmers regarding pump capacity, state subsidy top-ups, and empaneled manufacturers.
QWhich are the best solar water pump companies in India approved under PM-KUSUM?
The top empaneled solar pump manufacturers in India approved and tested by NISE/MNRE are Shakti Pumps (market leader with proprietary BLDC motors and wide service reach), Oswal Pumps (renowned for durable submersibles), Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (industrial hydraulic efficiency), Tata Power Solar, and Jain Irrigation Systems. All empaneled vendors must comply with MNRE technical specifications, deliver 5-year free comprehensive onsite repair, and install IoT-based Remote Monitoring Systems (RMS).
Empaneled brands undergo rigorous MNRE testing for solar photovoltaic efficiency, ingress protection (IP68), and dry-run safety protection.
QWhat is the net price of 3 HP and 5 HP solar pumps for farmers after government subsidy?
While total turnkey market benchmark costs are approx ₹1.60 Lakh for a 3 HP system and ₹2.40 Lakh for a 5 HP system, the farmer's net out-of-pocket payment depends on the state subsidy top-up. In Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh (90% subsidy), farmers pay approx ₹16,000–₹22,000 for 3 HP and ₹24,000–₹32,000 for 5 HP. In states with standard 60% subsidy (30% Centre + 30% State), the farmer share is approx ₹64,000 for 3 HP and ₹96,000 for 5 HP.
Under progressive state top-ups (Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump & Saur Sujala), SC/ST farmers pay only 5% of the capital cost.
QHow does the PM-KUSUM 75% solar pump subsidy work in Haryana on HAREDA?
In Haryana, the New and Renewable Energy Department (HAREDA) provides a flat 75% subsidy (30% Central CFA + 45% State grant) for 3 HP to 10 HP solar pumps. Applications open periodically on the Saral Haryana portal (saralharyana.gov.in). Farmers pay only 25% of the cost through bank draft or online gateway, and priority is given to farmers with existing diesel pump sets or pending electric connection applications.
Haryana farmers can choose between monoblock surface pumps for ponds and DC submersible pumps for tube wells.
QCan a farmer install a 10 HP solar pump under PM-KUSUM?
Yes, farmers can choose to install a 10 HP or larger capacity solar water pump. However, MNRE statutory guidelines strictly cap Central Financial Assistance (CFA) at the 7.5 HP benchmark cost. The additional capital cost for the capacity above 7.5 HP must be borne entirely by the farmer without subsidy.
This allows large orchard and sugarcane growers to fulfill heavy discharge needs while still receiving the maximum government grant for the first 7.5 HP.
QHow does a farmer earn guaranteed 25-year income from barren farmland under PM-KUSUM Component A?
Under Component A, farmers owning barren or uncultivable land within 5 km of a 33/11 kV rural substation can either: (1) Set up a 0.5 MW to 2.0 MW solar plant individually or via FPO and sell electricity to the state DISCOM at ₹3.10–₹3.50/kWh under a 25-year PPA, earning ₹45–₹50 Lakh annually per MW; or (2) Lease their land to private solar developers for a guaranteed annual lease rent of ₹40,000–₹55,000 per acre with 5% annual escalation.
A 1 MW solar plant requires approximately 4 to 5 acres of contiguous land and produces around 15–16 Lakh units of electricity per year.
Expert Guidance on PM-KUSUM & Solar Pumping
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Frequently asked questions
Save & Print Your Solar Pump Sizing & Subsidy Report
Take calculated pump HP, solar array wattage, and state subsidy figures to your local DISCOM office or CSC center for online registration.