The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme is a government initiative to promote solar energy in rural areas. Under Component-A, farmers in Assam can lease their land to set up small solar power plants (up to 2 MW) near 33/11 kV substations. This allows farmersRead more
The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme is a government initiative to promote solar energy in rural areas. Under Component-A, farmers in Assam can lease their land to set up small solar power plants (up to 2 MW) near 33/11 kV substations. This allows farmers to earn extra income from their land while contributing to clean energy production. The 357 MW project by Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) aims to make this opportunity accessible to farmers across the state.
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Farmers, landowners, or developers interested in setting up solar power plants can participate. The project requires land within a 5 km radius of APDCL’s 33/11 kV substations. Participants need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by May 8, 2025, as per the tender issued by APDCL. The scheme enRead more
Farmers, landowners, or developers interested in setting up solar power plants can participate. The project requires land within a 5 km radius of APDCL’s 33/11 kV substations. Participants need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by May 8, 2025, as per the tender issued by APDCL. The scheme encourages local farmers to collaborate with solar developers to install decentralized solar plants.
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