Avaada Group’s 11 Solar Farms in Yavatmal Revolutionize Agricultural Energy
Farmers in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district now power irrigation pumps using hybrid solar systems from Avaada Group’s latest installations. The company commissioned 11 solar power plants under Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0, delivering reliable daytime energy to rural communities.
Why This Maharashtra Solar Project Breaks New Ground
These 2.2MW distributed installations solve India’s persistent grid reliability issues during peak farming hours. Unlike traditional solar parks, these decentralized plants connect directly to agricultural demand centers through the India Energy Stack framework.
Key Project Metrics
- Powers ~350 agricultural pumps per plant
- Reduces CO2 by 4,200 tons annually (equivalent to 70,000 trees)
- Saves 1.8 million liters of diesel yearly
MSKVY 2.0: Transforming Rural Power Supply
The program guarantees critical farmer benefits:
- Targeted 6 AM – 6 PM power supply
- Special agricultural feeder lines
- Zero off-peak burden on discoms
Sustainable Energy Ripple Effects
Beyond electricity generation, these agrivoltaic systems deliver additional benefits:
- Local employment in construction and maintenance
- Reduced farmer debt from fuel costs
- Expanded crop possibilities with reliable irrigation
The Future: Storage-Enabled Solar Solutions
While currently daytime-focused, Avaada plans to integrate storage solutions like the Sungrow home battery to enable 24/7 farm power. Falling lithium prices make this increasingly viable for India’s agricultural sector.
