Crompton Greaves has secured a major ₹101 crore order to supply 4,500 solar water pumping systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The company shared this news through a regulatory filing. This order, placed by the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), falls under Component B of the government’s flagship program aimed at promoting solar energy use in Indian agriculture.
The project covers everything from design and manufacturing to supply, transport, installation, testing, and commissioning.
Crompton Greaves will complete this large-scale task across Maharashtra within just 90 days from the work order date. That’s not all — the deal also includes a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract to ensure long-term support and reliability.
What does this mean for farmers?
In simple words — fewer worries about unreliable electricity. Crompton Greaves’ solar-powered DC submersible pumps are built for tough conditions.
They’re designed to help farmers in off-grid, rural areas where water supply is often a struggle. With these solar pumps, farmers can irrigate their land without depending on erratic power supply or costly diesel pumps.
Let’s be real: when the monsoon plays hard to get and the grid power takes unscheduled naps, solar pumps like these can make or break a harvest. Crompton’s move shows that clean energy isn’t just a fancy phrase anymore — it’s becoming the backbone of India’s farming future.
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A big win for Crompton Greaves — and for clean energy
Rajat Chopra, Crompton’s Business Head for Home Electricals & Pumps, called it their biggest solar pump order so far. “This milestone not only marks our largest solar pump order to date but also reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering reliable and high-performance pumping solutions tailored to the needs of farmers across India,” he said.
The company plans to use its trained field teams and local support networks for fast and smooth execution. This step is expected to help many farmers shift from traditional power sources to solar, saving money and supporting the environment.
Let’s face it: in a country where “power cut” is almost a daily phrase, giving farmers reliable solar options is more than just a business deal — it’s a lifeline.
Why it matters now
India’s submersible water pump market is growing fast. The demand for solar-powered pumps is higher than ever, especially in areas with poor grid connections or unreliable rainfall. Projects like this can speed up the shift to sustainable farming, one solar pump at a time.
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