Solar Water Pumping for Farmers: How PM-KUSUM Works in Practice

Diesel irrigation pumps are a recurring cost for farms across Gir Somnath, and their running cost climbs every season with fuel prices. A solar water pumping system replaces or supplements that diesel pump with power generated directly from panels installed on-site.

The PM-KUSUM scheme (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) was introduced specifically to support solar adoption in agriculture — covering standalone solar pumps as well as solarization of existing grid-connected pumps, with subsidy support for eligible farmers.

In practical terms, a solar pumping system is sized around your pump's horsepower rating, the depth of the water source, and daily irrigation needs — not just the size of your field. Undersizing leaves you short on water pressure during peak demand; oversizing wastes money on panels you don't need.

We handle the technical documentation and scheme application as part of the installation process, from pump-panel matching to the paperwork required for PM-KUSUM eligibility, so farmers aren't left navigating government forms on their own.