Important Facts of the News
- Total 5 solar plants installed in one day.
- Combined generation capacity: 9.28 MW.
- These plants will supply daytime power to 1314 agricultural consumers.
- So far, 121 plants of total 237 MW capacity are operational under Component-A and C in Jaipur Discom.
- Daytime electricity being provided to 24,208 farmers through existing plants in Jaipur Discom.
- Newly installed capacities: Sunel (4.06 MW), Peepalu (0.83 MW), Brahmabad (2.29 MW), Radawas (1.25 MW), and Deoli (0.85 MW).
- Total 1018 solar plants of 2170 MW capacity operational across Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer Discoms.
- Over 1,33,000 farmers receiving daytime power supply through these plants.
- Jodhpur Discom has the highest share with 780 plants of 1766 MW capacity.
- Availability of uncultivable land is a key factor behind higher project implementation in Jodhpur Discom.
Jaipur witnessed a significant step in decentralized renewable power generation as five new solar plants with a total capacity of 9.28 MW were commissioned in a single day under Component-C of the PM-KUSUM scheme. These decentralized solar plants are connected to 33/11 KV substation areas and will ensure daytime electricity to 1314 agricultural consumers in the region. The move is seen as a boost to reliable power availability for farm irrigation.
Increase in Daytime Electricity Availability
With continued implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme, Jaipur Discom has brought 121 solar plants into operation under Component-A and C, delivering a combined capacity of 237 MW. This has already enabled 24,208 farmers to operate their irrigation systems during the day, reducing dependence on night-time supply.
New Solar Plants Established
- Sunel (Jhalawar): 4.06 MW
- Peepalu (Tonk): 0.83 MW
- Brahmabad (Bharatpur): 2.29 MW
- Radawas (Jaipur District Circle North): 1.25 MW
- Deoli (Tonk): 0.85 MW
These plants add to a growing network of decentralized solar generation units located near agricultural consumption points, reducing transmission losses and increasing supply reliability.
State-wide Progress
Across the three state distribution corporations in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer, a total of 1018 solar installations with a capacity of 2170 MW have been brought into operation under Component-A and C of the scheme. This has helped provide daytime electricity to more than 1.33 lakh farmers.
Jodhpur Leads in Capacity
Jodhpur Discom holds the largest share, with 780 operational plants totaling 1766 MW capacity. Ajmer Discom has commissioned 117 plants with a total capacity of 168 MW. The availability of suitable non-agricultural land has played a significant role in enabling higher project setup in Jodhpur.
These ongoing efforts reflect a shift towards sustainable irrigation power support infrastructure for agricultural communities in Rajasthan.