An Indore-based engineering, procurement, and construction firm, Solarsure, has commissioned over 300 megawatts (MW) of solar power plants under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uttan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, benefiting more than 50,000 farmers across India. The company, led by founder Bhavesh Patidar, has plans underway to develop projects with a cumulative capacity of 1.5 gigawatts (GW).

Solarsure focuses on helping farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh to access reliable irrigation through solar energy, reducing their dependence on inconsistent power supply and costly diesel fuel. According to Patidar, this transition has increased farmers’ incomes by approximately 30%, improving both their financial stability and agricultural productivity.

The firm emphasizes not just the installation of solar infrastructure but also providing farmers with predictable and timely irrigation access. In regions where electricity access has been historically unreliable, this has positively impacted crop cycles, improved quality, and offered greater assurance to farming households. Solarsure’s approach includes offering farmers options to sell generated power to the government, thereby creating an additional revenue stream.

Plants established under the PM-KUSUM scheme typically range from 500 kilowatts (kW) to 2 MW. Farmers generally sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) with entities like Solarsure, granting the company access to land and enabling the installation and operation of solar power plants. The company advises farmers throughout the development process, outlining the technical aspects, stages of installation, and prospective returns on power generation.

In addition to its core work under the PM-KUSUM scheme, Solarsure is involved in supporting carbon-neutral industrial clients by helping reduce electricity costs and comply with environmental regulations aimed at curbing pollution.

Patidar highlighted the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and satellite weather data from sources such as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and NASA, to assess risks and optimize plant deployment. This data-driven approach allows for informed selection of land and improved project outcomes.

Solarsure’s initial project was a 2 MW plant near Indore in Madhya Pradesh, where power availability had been limited to around four hours daily. The installation has since provided continuous power supply, transforming irrigation practices in the area. The company has since expanded its operations to several other districts within Madhya Pradesh.

Looking ahead, Solarsure is awaiting the rollout of the second phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme (PM-KUSUM 2.0), with the policy yet to be officially published. The company continues to prioritize farmer-centric solar power deployment as part of its broader mission to enhance rural energy access and agricultural sustainability.