Launched in 2019 to empower farmers by promoting solar energy in agriculture. Component A supports decentralized, grid-connected solar power plants (ground-mounted) that let farmers generate income by selling power to DISCOMs.
| Total Capacity | 10,000 MW |
| Plant Size | 500 kW to 2 MW (states may permit <500 kW for small farmers) |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Farmers, FPOs, Panchayats, Cooperatives, Developers |
| Implementation Area | Within 5 km radius of a substation (33/11 kV, 66/11 kV, 110/11 kV) |
| Project Timeline | 9 months from LOA |
| Central Financial Assistance | ₹3,325 crore |
| Procurement Incentive | ₹0.40/unit to DISCOMs (upto ₹33 lakh/MW) |
| Tariff Mode | Fixed or discovered via bidding (SERC) |
No capital subsidy for consumers. Farmers may use third-party developers, DISCOMs, lease models or bank loans (SBI offers up to 70% project cost lending).
Highest-capacity inverter in its class — designed for high-temperature (50°C+) operation, smart grid compliance, remote monitoring, advanced MPPT and low maintenance — ideal for dusty rural KUSUM plants.
Implementation supports lower transmission losses, rural employment and contributes to India's solar capacity target (280 GW by 2030).
| State | Implementing Agency | Total Sanction (MW) | Installed (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | RRECL | 6550 | 433.25 |
| Madhya Pradesh | MPUVNL | 1790 | 50.13 |
| Maharashtra | MSEDCL | 260 | 6 |
| Haryana | DHBVN & UHBVN | 158 | 6.65 |
| Himachal Pradesh | HIMURJA | 100 | 59.95 |
| Chhattisgarh | CSPDCL | 30 | 6.5 |
| Tamil Nadu | TANGEDCO | 14 | 1 |
No capital subsidy for consumers under Component A. If farmers cannot arrange equity, they can participate through third-party developers, local DISCOMs or lease models. Banks (e.g., SBI) offer loans up to 70% of project cost.
PM-KUSUM Component A enables farmers and local stakeholders to convert idle land into revenue-generating solar assets, while strengthening rural energy security and supporting national solar goals. It encourages agrivoltaics, provides stable feed-in tariffs and promotes inclusive rural development.
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