Shakti Pumps (India) Limited, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient pumps, has received a significant Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Department Agency (MEDA). The order pertains to the deployment of 445 Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across various locations in Maharashtra under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme.
Key Highlights of the Work Order
- Awarding Entity: Maharashtra Energy Department Agency (MEDA)
- Nature of the Order: Domestic
- Scope of Work:
- Design
- Manufacture
- Supply
- Transportation
- Installation
- Testing
- Commissioning
- Project Value: Rs. 12.42 Crores (inclusive of GST)
- Timeframe for Completion: 120 days from the date of work order issuance
This work order further strengthens Shakti Pumps’ position as a key player in India’s renewable energy-driven irrigation sector. The implementation of solar-powered water pumping systems aligns with the Indian government’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, which aims to promote solar energy use in agriculture.