Luminous Power Secures 350 MW Solar Landmark in Rajasthan via PM-KUSUM.

Luminous Power Technologies has announced a major expansion into utility-scale solar, securing orders to install 350 MW of cumulative solar capacity across Rajasthan. The project is part of the central government’s flagship PM-KUSUM scheme, aimed at de-dieselizing the agricultural sector and boosting rural incomes.

Under the project’s structure, the electricity generated will be sold to local Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs), which will then supply clean energy to residential, commercial, and institutional consumers.

Empowering Farmers and Rural Communities

The initiative is expected to have a direct economic impact on the region’s agricultural community. More than 150 farmer families are set to benefit through land-lease arrangements, providing them with a stable, long-term source of additional income while supporting clean energy generation.

“India has entered a phase of renewable acceleration,” said Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD of Luminous Power Technologies. “By combining our advanced solar technology with the entrepreneurial spirit of Rajasthan’s farmers, we are creating a future where clean energy and livelihoods thrive together.”

Technical Scope and Execution

Luminous will deploy approximately 1,000 of its high-efficiency NXI A grid-tie inverters to power the installations. These utility-scale systems are designed to deliver up to 99% efficiency and are ruggedized for extreme desert weather conditions.

Key project milestones include:

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  Timeline: Execution is scheduled to begin in a staggered manner in Q1 2026.

  
  


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  Annual Output: Expected to generate between 500 and 560 million units of electricity every year.

  
  


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  Sustainability Impact: The project will offset an estimated 4.02 lakh to 4.59 lakh tonnes of CO₂ annually—an impact equivalent to planting roughly 19 to 22 million trees.

  
  

Understanding PM-KUSUM

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It aims to add 34,800 MW of solar capacity by March 2026, focusing on solarizing irrigation pumps and utilizing barren or cultivable land for decentralized solar power plants.