Turn idle farmland into a solar income — with the government paying up to 60% of the bill.
Central + state subsidy of up to 60% to set up decentralised solar near agricultural feeders.
PM-KUSUM is the flagship central scheme to solarise Indian agriculture. Component-A lets landowners and investors build decentralised ground-mounted solar plants (up to 2 MW) connected to nearby substations and sell power to the discom. In Gujarat, GEDA is the nodal agency, with 500 MW of Component-A capacity sanctioned. The 30% central + 30% state subsidy structure (investor funds the remaining 40%) makes it one of the most capital-efficient ways to enter solar.
Why this matters now
PM-KUSUM Component-A capacity in Gujarat is capped and routed through GEDA. Sanctions are limited and the queue only gets longer — the subsidy is most valuable to those who move while it lasts.
The scheme at a glance
The terms and numbers that matter, sourced.
Landowners and investors wanting a subsidised, smaller-ticket solar plant on agricultural/barren land, or RESCO developers partnering with farmers.
- Farmers, groups of farmers, panchayats, cooperatives, FPOs — and, through them, developers/investors via RESCO mode.
- Barren, fallow, marshy or cultivable land near an eligible substation.
- For Component-A: project capacity of 0.5–2 MW.
How it works
From land to 25 years of income — we handle every step.
Land & feeder identification
Confirm land near a 33/11 kV substation with a suitable agricultural feeder.
Apply to GEDA / discom
Submit the application through the Gujarat nodal agency and the relevant discom.
Capacity sanction & PPA
On allotment, sign the PPA for the sanctioned capacity.
Avail subsidy & build
Claim the central + state subsidy and execute the EPC.
Commission & earn
Export power to the discom and earn a tariff for the PPA tenure.
Why it’s worth it
- Up to 60% of system cost covered by central + state subsidy — the most capital-efficient entry into solar.
- Turns barren or low-yield land into a steady income stream.
- Supports rural electrification and reduces farmers’ diesel/grid dependence.
- Component-A plants are small (≤2 MW) — ideal for first-time solar investors.
Honestly, watch out for
- Allotment is capacity-constrained and routed through the nodal agency — timelines vary.
- Best returns require land genuinely close to an eligible substation/feeder.
- Subsidy disbursement and documentation need careful handling — we manage this end-to-end.
Every one of these is a reason to have someone independent on your side.
What do the returns look like under PM-KUSUM?
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