Crompton Greaves Secures ₹101 Crore Solar Pump Order from MEDA under PM-KUSUM Scheme

Mumbai, June 14 – Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has bagged its largest-ever order in the solar water pump sector, receiving a Letter of Award (LoA) worth over ₹101 crore (excluding GST) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA). The order falls under Component B of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme and involves the supply and installation of 4,500 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across rural Maharashtra.

As part of the turnkey project, Crompton will handle the design, manufacture, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of the systems, along with a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract (CMC) to ensure continued operational support. The solar-powered DC submersible pumps offered by Crompton are engineered for durability and high efficiency, specifically tailored for rural and off-grid areas where water access remains a challenge.

Rajat Chopra, Business Head – Home Electricals & Pumps, expressed pride in securing the milestone order. “This award not only marks our largest solar pump project to date but also reaffirms our dedication to empowering India’s farmers through reliable and sustainable irrigation solutions,” he said. Crompton aims to leverage its extensive after-sales service network, trained field staff, and local support teams to deliver seamless execution and long-term service quality.

This development highlights Crompton’s growing role in India’s clean energy transition and its contribution toward expanding solar-powered irrigation infrastructure nationwide.