- MEDA is the state nodal agency; MSEDCL is the DISCOM that signs PPAs.
- MSKVY 2.0 is Maharashtra's feeder solarisation programme, aligned with PM-KUSUM A and C.
- For solar pumps (Component B), empanel with MEDA; for feeders, bid MSEDCL tenders.
- EMD goes in before the bid; the PBG is posted after you win.
- Every tariff, MW target and pump count here is an estimate — verify with MEDA/SNA.
If you build solar in Maharashtra, PM KUSUM Maharashtra is one of the biggest pipelines you can chase. But it has two doors, not one. One door is the solar pump scheme run by MEDA. The other is the MSKVY 2.0 feeder solarisation tenders run by MSEDCL. Knowing which door fits your firm is the whole game.
What PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra is
PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra is the state's version of the national PM-KUSUM scheme that brings solar power to farms. The national scheme has three components. Component A funds small grid-connected solar plants on farmland. Component B funds standalone solar water pumps. Component C solarises farm feeders and lets farmers run grid-connected pumps on solar.
Maharashtra runs all three through its own bodies and its own flagship programme. The aim is simple: give farmers reliable daytime power, cut the DISCOM's cost of supplying farm power, and add clean solar capacity to the grid. For an EPC, this turns into two clear work streams — pumps and feeders.
One thing to fix in your head early: the exact targets, tariffs and counts for Maharashtra move with each new order. Treat every number on this page as a guide, then verify current with the state nodal agency (MEDA), the live tender, or the latest MNRE order before you commit money.
Who runs it: MEDA vs MSEDCL roles
Two bodies run PM KUSUM Maharashtra, and they do different jobs. MEDA, the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (mahaurja.com), is the state nodal agency. It owns the scheme at state level, links to MNRE, and runs the solar pump scheme. MSEDCL, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (mahadiscom.in), is the DISCOM. It floats the feeder solarisation tenders and signs the power purchase agreements.
Why does this split matter? Because where you send your file depends on what work you want. For a pump order, you deal with MEDA. For a feeder solar plant, you bid an MSEDCL tender and, if you win, you sign a PPA with MSEDCL. Send the right paperwork to the right body and you save weeks.
Roles are a general guide. Source: MEDA and MSEDCL — verify current with the state nodal agency.
What MSKVY 2.0 is and how it fits PM-KUSUM
MSKVY 2.0 is Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana, the Maharashtra programme to solarise agricultural feeders. In plain words, it builds solar plants near farm feeders so the power that runs farm pumps comes from the sun during the day. It is the state's flagship farm-solarisation push, and MSEDCL runs the tenders.
MSKVY 2.0 lines up with PM-KUSUM Component A and Component C. Component A funds the solar plants that feed the grid. Component C solarises the feeders that serve farm pumps. Maharashtra wraps this feeder-level approach into MSKVY 2.0, so a developer who wins an MSKVY 2.0 tender is, in effect, building PM-KUSUM feeder solarisation under a state brand.
For an EPC, MSKVY 2.0 is where the larger megawatt blocks sit. You build a ground-mount solar plant near a substation or feeder, MSEDCL buys the power under a long PPA, and farmers on that feeder get daytime solar supply. The exact MSKVY 2.0 feeder tariff, the MW target, and the feeder count are set by the state and change over time — verify current with MEDA and the live tender, not from memory.
Components A, B and C in Maharashtra
The three PM-KUSUM components map onto Maharashtra work like this. Component A and Component C flow through MSKVY 2.0 and MSEDCL tenders. Component B flows through MEDA's pump scheme. Here is how each one works on the ground.
Component A — small grid-tied solar plants
Component A funds small solar plants, usually up to a few megawatt each, set up on farmland or barren land near a substation. The developer sells the power to MSEDCL under a PPA. In Maharashtra, this overlaps with the plants built under MSKVY 2.0. The plant size cap and the tariff are set per order — verify current with the latest MNRE order and MEDA.
Component B — standalone solar pumps
Component B funds standalone solar water pumps for farmers who are off the grid or want to drop the grid. The farmer gets a solar pump, the cost is shared between central assistance, the state share and the farmer share. MEDA runs this scheme in Maharashtra. Pump sizes and counts are set by the state — verify current with MEDA.
Component C — feeder and pump solarisation
Component C solarises whole feeders so existing grid-connected pumps run on solar. This is the heart of MSKVY 2.0. Instead of putting a panel on each pump, you build one larger plant that powers a feeder. It is cheaper per watt and easier to maintain. The feeder count and the tariff are state figures — verify current with the live tender and MEDA.
The solar pump scope under Component B
Component B solar pumps in Maharashtra come in standard sizes, and the common ones are 3 HP, 5 HP, 7.5 HP and 10 HP. A farmer picks a size that matches the borewell and the crop, and the pump is installed as a standalone solar unit with its own panels. MEDA runs the empanelment and the order flow for these pumps.
The money is shared. PM-KUSUM uses a central financial assistance (CFA) share, a state share, and a farmer share. The CFA comes from MNRE, the state adds its part, and the farmer pays the rest. The exact split for Maharashtra, and the per-HP cost ceilings, are set by order and change — verify current with MEDA before you quote a farmer.
For the parts, PM-KUSUM pumps fall under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) and ALMM rules. That usually means the solar modules, and sometimes the pump and controller, must be Indian-made and from approved lists. These rules shift with each order, so always read the DCR and ALMM clauses in the live MEDA pump tender before you buy stock.
How an EPC gets work in PM KUSUM Maharashtra
An EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Maharashtra two ways: empanel with MEDA for pumps, or bid MSEDCL tenders for feeders. The steps below walk through the feeder-tender route, which is where the larger contracts sit.
Empanel with MEDA for pumps
For Component B solar pumps, register and empanel as a supplier with MEDA. This is the gate to take pump orders in Maharashtra. Verify the current empanelment rules with MEDA.
Watch MSEDCL tenders for feeders
For Component A and C feeder solarisation, MSEDCL floats MSKVY 2.0 tenders. Track the MSEDCL and mahatenders portals so you do not miss a bid window.
Match the tender scope to your capacity
Read each tender for the capacity block, land model and timeline. Pick tenders you can build and fund, not just the biggest one on the list.
Submit EMD with the bid
Lodge the Earnest Money Deposit before the bid deadline. EMD is the cost of entering the bid. The exact EMD amount is set per tender — verify with the live tender.
Win, sign PPA, post the PBG
If you win on the L1 framework, MSEDCL signs the PPA and you post the Performance Bank Guarantee after award. Then you build, energise and start the 5-year O&M.
MSEDCL tenders run on the L1 framework. That means bidders quote a tariff, and the lowest valid quote (L1) sets the benchmark. In many feeder tenders, winners are taken at or near the L1 tariff up to the capacity on offer. Quote a tariff you can actually build and run for 25 years, or you win a job that loses money. The empanelment rules and tender format change, so verify current with MEDA and the live MSEDCL tender.
EMD before the bid, PBG after the award
Two money instruments gate a PM-KUSUM tender, and they come at different times. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) goes in before you bid. It shows you are serious and you forfeit it if you back out after bidding. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is posted after you win the award. It backs your delivery and the 5-year O&M, and the DISCOM can claim it if you fail.
Get the order right: EMD first, PBG second. A common mistake for new bidders is to budget only for the PBG and forget the EMD ties up cash at bid time, often across several tenders at once. The exact EMD and PBG amounts are set per tender — verify with the live MSEDCL tender. The bid economics guide breaks down how these numbers hit your cash flow.
Tariffs and economics (label every estimate)
The economics of a feeder solarisation project rest on the tariff MSEDCL pays you over the PPA term. You build the plant, MSEDCL buys the power for a long period (commonly 25 years), and your return depends on the tariff, your build cost, your finance cost, and your O&M cost. If the tariff is too low for your costs, do not bid.
We will not state a fixed MSKVY 2.0 feeder tariff here, because it changes with each tender and each order. The same goes for any MW target or pump count. Treat all of these as estimates and verify current with the state nodal agency (MEDA), the live tender, or the latest MNRE order. Anyone quoting you a "guaranteed" tariff for a future tender is guessing.
What makes the numbers work
The strong PM-KUSUM economics usually come from low land cost (often near the substation), steady payment under the PPA, and tight O&M. The biggest risk is delayed DISCOM payment, which is why payment-security terms matter as much as the tariff. Our DISCOM PPA and payment security guide covers how to read those clauses before you sign.
The 5-year O&M you sign up for
Most PM-KUSUM awards come with a five-year operation and maintenance (O&M) duty, and your PBG often backs it. So winning the bid is not the finish line — it is the start of a multi-year commitment. You keep the plant or pumps running, clean the panels, fix faults, and meet uptime terms for the full O&M period.
Plan for this from day one. Build O&M cost into your bid, set up a crew or a service partner, and keep records the DISCOM can audit. A plant that under-performs in year three can cost you the PBG. The exact O&M term and uptime terms are set per tender — verify with the live MSEDCL tender or the MEDA order.
Common follow-up questions
A few questions come up again and again from EPCs new to PM KUSUM Maharashtra. Here are quick, honest answers.
- Do I need land? For feeder solarisation, yes — you build a plant, so you arrange land near the feeder or substation. Some tenders offer DISCOM or government land; read the land model in each tender.
- Can I do both pumps and feeders? Yes. You can empanel with MEDA for pumps and bid MSEDCL feeder tenders. They are separate processes with separate paperwork.
- Are the parts capped to Indian-made? Often yes, under DCR and ALMM rules. Check the live tender clauses before you procure, because the approved lists change.
- Is the universal solar pump controller required? PM-KUSUM has pushed the universal solar pump controller (USPC) to make pumps interchangeable. Whether your tender mandates it is set per order — verify with MEDA.
- How fast do I get paid? Payment runs through the MSEDCL PPA. Read the payment-security terms; they vary and they matter as much as the tariff.
How SuryaHub helps with PM KUSUM Maharashtra
PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra has a lot of moving parts — MEDA empanelment, MSEDCL tenders, EMD deadlines, PBG dates, PPA milestones and a 5-year O&M clock. Miss one and you lose money or the work. SuryaHub keeps all of it in one place, and runs each feeder or pump job from bid to payment so nothing that gates the work or the money slips. It maps the tender and approval steps through government workflows, then tracks delivery and O&M through solar project management. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the figures here are scheme facts to verify, not guarantees.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra?+
PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra is run by two bodies. MEDA, the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency, is the state nodal agency and handles the solar pump scheme. MSEDCL, the state DISCOM, floats the MSKVY 2.0 feeder solarisation tenders and signs the power purchase agreements with developers.
What is MSKVY 2.0 in Maharashtra?+
MSKVY 2.0 is Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana, the Maharashtra programme to solarise agricultural feeders. It aligns with PM-KUSUM Component A and Component C feeder-level solarisation, so farmers get daytime solar power. MSEDCL runs the tenders. Verify current targets and tariffs with MEDA and the live tender.
How does an EPC get PM-KUSUM work in Maharashtra?+
An EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Maharashtra two ways. For solar pumps under Component B, empanel as a supplier with MEDA. For feeder solarisation under MSKVY 2.0, track and bid MSEDCL tenders on the L1 framework. Win, sign the PPA, then post the Performance Bank Guarantee.
What is the difference between EMD and PBG in a PM-KUSUM tender?+
EMD, the Earnest Money Deposit, is lodged before you bid and shows you are serious. The PBG, the Performance Bank Guarantee, is posted after you win the award and backs your delivery and O&M. EMD comes first, PBG comes after. The exact amounts are set per tender, so verify with the live tender.
What solar pump sizes does PM-KUSUM cover in Maharashtra?+
PM-KUSUM Component B covers standalone solar pumps in common sizes of 3 HP, 5 HP, 7.5 HP and 10 HP. The funding is shared between central assistance, the state share and the farmer share. Pump counts, models and the exact subsidy split for Maharashtra change, so verify current figures with MEDA.
Does PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra require Indian-made solar parts?+
PM-KUSUM uses Domestic Content Requirement and ALMM rules, so solar cells, modules and pump parts often must be Indian-made and from approved lists. These rules change with each MNRE order and tender. Always check the DCR and ALMM clauses in the live MSEDCL tender or MEDA order before you procure.
How does SuryaHub help with PM-KUSUM in Maharashtra?+
SuryaHub keeps every MEDA empanelment, MSEDCL tender, EMD, PBG and PPA milestone in one place, and runs each feeder or pump job from bid to payment. So nothing that gates the work or the money slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
The roles, components and process here come from primary government sources. Every state-specific tariff, MW target, pump count and subsidy split changes with each order, so always verify current with the state nodal agency (MEDA), the live MSEDCL tender, or the latest MNRE order before you act.
- Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) ↗
State nodal agency for PM-KUSUM and renewable programmes in Maharashtra.
- MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) ↗
State DISCOM running MSKVY 2.0 feeder solarisation tenders and PPAs.
- MNRE PM-KUSUM portal ↗
National scheme guidelines, components, CFA and the latest orders.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE / PM-KUSUM portal / MEDA sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Components, roles and process are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. All state-specific tariffs, MW targets and pump counts are estimates to verify with MEDA/SNA. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.