Maharashtra: Crompton Bags Rs 101cr Solar Pump Order

By Chitrika Grover/ Updated On Fri, Jun 13th, 2025

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, a solar pump provider has secured its largest-ever order in the solar water pump segment. The company has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) valued at over ₹ 101 crore (exclusive of GST). The company would undertake the designing, manufacturing, supplying, and transportation, along with installation, testing, and commissioning of 4,500 Off-grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) across Maharashtra. It secured the order under Component B of the PM-KUSUM scheme.

The turnkey project also includes a comprehensive five-year maintenance contract (CMC), ensuring long-term reliability and support for the installed systems. Rajat Chopra, Business Head – Home Electricals & Pumps at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd., commented, “We are delighted to have received the Letter of Award from MEDA for 4,500 Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems under the PM-KUSUM scheme. This milestone not only marks our largest solar pump order to date but also reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering reliable and high-performance pumping solutions tailored to the needs of farmers across India. At Crompton, we remain focused on enabling clean energy access for farmers while ensuring seamless execution backed by quality, innovation, and strong after-sales support.”

Crompton Eyes Tenders Across Four States

Crompton actively participated in the tender process across four key states — Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The initial phase, overseen by SECI and MNRE, has transitioned to respective state nodal agencies including HAREDA, MEDA, MSEDCL, MPUVNL, and RHDS, for final execution. While Crompton is already operational in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, the company is preparing to commence work in Madhya Pradesh and is poised to expand its footprint across other Indian states.

About The Project

The company will leverage its trained field personnel, local district support teams, and after-sales service network to ensure timely implementation and operational excellence throughout the project’s lifecycle. This initiative aims to facilitate farmers’ transition from conventional energy sources to renewable solar energy. The order comes amid rapid growth in India’s submersible water pump market, driven by increasing demand in agriculture, rural water supply, and off-grid applications. Solar-powered submersible pumps are becoming vital in regions with irregular rainfall and limited grid power, enabling consistent and sustainable irrigation.