Shakti Pumps forays into solar pump market

Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, manufacturer of energy efficient pumps, has now diversified into solar energy-operated pumps and rooftop products with a cumulative installed capacity of over 200MW.

Shakti Pumps is also playing a major role in supporting the Prime Minister’s Kusum scheme, according to the company. Kusum scheme was launched under the ministry of power and new & renewable energy.

“The scheme aims at boosting use of solar power in the country by providing solar pumps to farmers for a subsidised cost. This energy efficient pumps using solar energy help in reducing carbon footprints in India and reduce operational costs also.