Five New Solar Parks Commissioned in Maharashtra, Powering Over 22,000 Farmers

Projects under Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 provide daytime irrigation power​

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, May 12 – In a significant push towards sustainable agriculture and rural electrification, five solar power parks have been commissioned across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Jalna districts in central Maharashtra. These newly operational plants are now supplying uninterrupted daytime electricity to over 22,000 farmers for irrigation purposes, according to the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL).

The projects have been developed under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0, a state initiative aimed at ensuring consistent daytime power supply to agricultural consumers through solar energy.

Solar Power Boosts Irrigation Access in Villages​

According to Pawankumar Kachhot, Zonal Chief Engineer at MSEDCL, a total of 15 solar parks have been activated in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar zone, benefiting 22,740 farmers. Most of these projects have been built on government land, with the electricity routed to agricultural pumps via feeders connected to Mahavitaran substations.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District Projects:​

• Loni, Vaijapur Taluka: A 10 MW solar plant was commissioned on April 10, supplying power to 1,665 pumpsacross Loni, Wakla, Chikatgaon, Naigavhan, Kharaj, Talwada, and Babhultel villages.
• Gevrai Gungi, Phulambri Taluka: A 5 MW plant commissioned on April 29 is powering 854 pumps in Gevrai Gungi, Ridhora Devi, Kolte Takli, Dhanora, and Nimkheda villages.

Jalna District Projects:​

• Nalni, Bhokardan Taluka: A 5 MW plant, operational since April 19, is providing electricity to 2,139 pumps in villages including Nalani Budruk, Nalani Khurd, and Shindewadi.
• Chandnapuri, Ambad Taluka: A 4 MW solar project was launched on April 29, benefitting 2,280 pumpsacross Chandnapuri, Bhamberi, Dahyala, Churmapuri, and Renapuri.
• Rohilagad, Ambad Taluka: A 5 MW project went live on May 6, supplying power to 913 pumps in Rohilagad, Maher Bhaygaon, Deshgavhan, Chikangaon, and Khedgaon.

Expanding Solar Infrastructure in Maharashtra​

With eight projects commissioned in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and seven in Jalna, MSEDCL's solar expansion continues to transform rural power access in the region. These initiatives are expected to play a critical role in reducing dependency on conventional power and enhancing irrigation efficiency for Maharashtra's farming communities.