PM-KUSUM: Crompton Secures ₹10.6 Cr Solar Pump Order

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) for a project valued at over ₹10.60 crore. While Crompton is already operational in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, it is now gearing up to kick off work in Madhya Pradesh and is further prepared to expand across other states in India.

Under MEDA’s latest project the company would design, manufacture, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across various locations in Maharashtra. As part of Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme, this initiative intends enable farmers to transition from conventional power sources to renewable energy offering both economic and environmental benefits.

PM-KUSUM scheme

The company latest order under the PM-KUSUM scheme and marks an achievement in the renewable energy space within the solar water pumping system, thereby strengthening its position in this segment. Crompton’s pumps are engineered for durability and performance, supported by a five-stage product development process, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and deep R&D expertise. With plans to deploy increasingly more solar-powered pumps under the PM-KUSUM Scheme in the next few years.  

This development comes at a time when India’s submersible water pump market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand across agriculture, rural water supply, urban infrastructure, and. industrial applications. In agriculture, submersible pumps play a vital role in ensuring consistent water availability for deep-well irrigation especially in regions prone to uneven rainfall. The growing emphasis on renewable energy has further propelled the adoption of solar-powered solutions, particularly in rural and off-grid areas with limited access to electricity.

Speaking about this occasion Rajat Chopra, Business Head-Home Electricals & Pumps, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. said, “This order for solar-powered submersible pumps reaffirms our commitment to quality, durability, and innovation in the category. Built with rust-free stainless steel construction, our pumps are designed to offer corrosion-resistant performance and long-term reliability in a variety of applications-from irrigation and groundwater extraction to demanding rural and off-grid settings.”

Crompton had actively participated in the tender process across four states Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The initial groundwork, overseen by SECI and MNRE, has transitioned to the respective state nodal agencies-Haryana Renewable Energy Department (HAREDA), Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCI), Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL), and Rajasthan Horticulture Development Society (RHDS)-for the final execution phase.