PM-KUSUM Scheme 2024: How Farmers Can Get Solar Panels for Free

The PM-KUSUM scheme offers Indian farmers up to 90% subsidy on solar water pumps and solar plants on agricultural land. Here is a complete guide to eligibility, application process, and expected income.

What is PM-KUSUM?

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) is India's flagship scheme to promote solar energy use in agriculture. Launched in 2019, it aims to add 30.8 GW of solar capacity through farmer participation.

Three Components of PM-KUSUM

Component A: 10,000 MW of decentralised ground-mounted grid-connected solar power plants on agricultural land
Component B: Installation of 20 lakh standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps
Component C: Solarisation of 15 lakh grid-connected agriculture pumps

Subsidy Available

Under Component B and C, farmers can receive up to 60% central and state subsidy, with bank loans covering the remaining cost at subsidised interest rates. In many cases, the farmer's out-of-pocket cost is less than 10%.

How to Apply

Applications are processed through state nodal agencies. In Haryana, the nodal agency is HAREDA. In Delhi, applications go through DEDA. Sunmaster assists clients with the complete application and installation process.

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Sunmaster Team

The Sunmaster team writes about solar energy, agrivoltaics, DISCOM policy, and clean energy transitions in India.