Agrivoltaics in India (2026): Earn Double Income with Solar Farming + PM KUSUM Scheme 90% Subsidy
Key Highlights & 30-Second Takeaway
Essential facts every solar applicant in India needs to know right now:
- Dual-Use Land: Cultivate shade-tolerant cash crops (turmeric, ginger, vegetables) beneath elevated 3-meter solar structures.
- 90% Solar Pump Grants: PM-KUSUM Component B provides 60% to 90% subsidy on standalone DC solar agriculture pumps.
- Sell Surplus Power: Component C enables farmers to sell excess power back to DISCOMs at ₹3.10–₹3.50/unit.
Agrivoltaics — the revolutionary co-location of agriculture farming and solar photovoltaic generation on the same piece of land — is emerging as India's most lucrative rural green energy model. Under the updated PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) Scheme, farmers can now earn steady, guaranteed annual solar revenue while cultivating high-value cash crops beneath elevated panels.
With up to 90% combined financial subsidies on standalone solar agriculture pumps (Component B) and ₹3.10 to ₹3.50 per unit feed-in tariffs for selling surplus solar power back to the grid (Component C & A), farmers across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh are transforming dry agricultural land into high-earning green powerhouses.
1. PM-KUSUM Scheme Components & Subsidy Structure
| Scheme Component | Target Capacity | Central & State Subsidy | Farmer Share / Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component A (Solar Plants on Barren Land) | 500 kW to 2 MW ground mount | PPA feed-in tariff (₹3.10 - ₹3.40/unit) | Financed by IREDA / NABARD loans |
| Component B (Standalone Solar Pumps) | 3 HP, 5 HP, 7.5 HP Solar Pumps | Up to 60% – 90% Subsidy | Farmer pays only 10% to 40% |
| Component C (Feeder-Level Solarization) | Solarizing existing grid-tied agricultural pumps | Up to 60% – 70% Subsidy | Surplus power sold back to DISCOM |
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