Maha plans to generate 7,000 MW solar power for farmers by 2026: MSEDCL
The state government plans to generate 7,000 megawatts of solar power by 2026 to provide daytime electricity supply to farmers which could also reduce the burden of cross-subsidy on industries, said the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) on Friday.
Addressing a press conference here, MSEDCL’s independent director Vishwas Pathak said farmers now get electricity for irrigation at night and find it troublesome. Under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0), the government will ensure daytime supply by installing solar panels near agricultural feeders, he said.
This will provide reliable electricity supply to farmers during the day. Their demand of many years will be fulfilled, he said.
