TG AP agriculture: ‘solar electricity’ lights in agriculture .. Many benefits to farmers!

Solar energy consumption in agriculture is used in many ways. It gives many benefits to farmers. Water can be provided to the fields through solar power pumps. This is very useful in areas with power scarcity. Crops can be dried by solar power powered dryers. This helps store crops without loss.

For many needs ..

Crops can be stored by solar -power cold storage units. Vegetables and fruits can help store long -damaged crops. Solar energy can be used for light, water supply and other purposes in cattle and poultry forms. Fertilizers can be made using solar energy. Crops can be protected from wildlife through light loops and electric fences using solar energy.

The cost is low .. income is high.

Solar energy can be used to run tractors and other agricultural equipment. The use of solar energy reduces electricity bills and diesel costs. Solar energy is reliable. This is very useful for farmers in areas with power scarcity. Solar energy does not harm the environment. Reduces pollution. Farmers can earn additional income by setting up solar power plants on their fields.

Government incentive ..

The government is providing many incentives to farmers who use solar energy. The government provides financial assistance to the farmers to set up a solar power plant on their fields through the Prime Minister’s Energy Security Uthan Mahabhiyan (Kusum) scheme. Through this scheme, farmers can use solar energy for their agricultural needs. Income can be earned by selling additional electricity to the grid.

Benefits by Kusum ..

Solar energy brings revolutionary changes in the agricultural sector. It provides many benefits to farmers economically and environmentally. Farmers, co -integral committees, panchayats, peasant manufacturer organizations and water user associations can benefit from Kusum Yojana. Solar power plants can be installed from 0.5 MW to 2 MW.