Vikran Engineering Launches Second Solar Power Plant in Maharashtra
Vikran Engineering commissions second 5 MW Ambijalgaon solar plant
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Vikran Engineering has commissioned its second 5 MW solar power plant in Ambijalgaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, under the PM KUSUM Scheme. This initiative aims to provide reliable electricity for agricultural irrigation, addressing challenges faced by local farmers and contributing to the company's renewable energy goals.
- 01Vikran Engineering's new plant is part of a broader 600 MW solar contract.
- 02The plant will generate approximately 10,000 MWh of clean energy annually.
- 03It aims to avoid 8,200 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
- 04The project supports local farmers by providing reliable daytime electricity for irrigation.
- 05It also offers long-term revenue opportunities for local landowners.
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Vikran Engineering has successfully commissioned its second 5 MW solar power plant in Ambijalgaon, located in Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. This project is part of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme, which aims to enhance renewable energy usage in agriculture. The new plant is expected to generate around 10,000 MWh of clean energy each year and will help avoid approximately 8,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. By providing a reliable daytime power supply for irrigation pumps, the facility addresses the challenges farmers face due to unstable grid electricity and reliance on expensive diesel fuel. Additionally, the project promotes the productive use of underutilized land, creating long-term revenue opportunities for local landowners, thereby contributing positively to the local economy.
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The commissioning of the solar plant will provide farmers with reliable electricity for irrigation, reducing their dependency on costly diesel fuel and stabilizing their agricultural practices.
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