Mumbai: The state is targeting the generation of 1000 MW of daytime electricity supply to farmers across the state by the month-end under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0. The objective is to provide daytime electricity supply to farmers, announced MSEDCL Managing Director Lokesh Chandra on Monday.
He said that the state launched 16,000 MW of distributed renewable energy projects across 19 districts. “The implementation is progressing steadily, with 55 MW (13 projects) commissioned thus far. Every day, we are commissioning one project and targeting 1000 MW by year-end,” he added.
The initiative enables localised solar energy generation near farmlands, eliminating dependence on extensive transmission networks to wheel power from distant locations or other states. “The proximity of solar generation to agricultural feeders substantially reduces transmission and distribution losses while ensuring reliable power supply,” an MSEDCL official said.
This pioneering distributed renewable energy project aims to achieve 9,200 MW capacity by December 2025, he said. In Maharashtra, there was a long-standing demand to provide only daytime power. MSKVY 2.0 was launched to address this issue by generating electricity using solar energy to run agriculture pumps. The project involves developing decentralised solar power projects at multiple locations across the state. In addition to solving the problem of daytime power supply for farmers, this project also helps reduce the burden of cross-subsidy on the industry, as electricty will be available at a cheaper rate.
The initiative facilitates enhanced women workforce participation, benefiting 2 million women statewide.
