- RRECL runs PM KUSUM Rajasthan; RERC sets the tariffs.
- The DISCOMs are JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL; they buy the power.
- Component A is ground-mount plants; Component C is feeder solarisation.
- Every tariff and MW figure here is an estimate — verify with RRECL / RERC.
- Work comes through tenders: pay the EMD, bid below the ceiling, win as L1.
Rajasthan is one of the strongest PM-KUSUM states in India, with sun, land and big agricultural demand. For an EPC, that means real Component A and Component C work. This guide explains who runs PM KUSUM Rajasthan, how the tariffs are set, and how you actually win and deliver the job.
What PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan is
PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan is the state version of the national PM-KUSUM scheme that puts solar power into farming. The national scheme has three components: Component A funds ground-mount solar plants, Component B funds standalone solar pumps, and Component C solarises grid-connected pumps and farm feeders.
Rajasthan is a top-3 funded state and is strong on Component A and Component C. The scheme is paid for by a mix of central financial assistance (CFA), a state share, and the farmer or developer share. So an EPC working here is building real plants that sell power to the DISCOM, not just doing paperwork.
Who runs it: RRECL, RERC and the DISCOMs
PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan is run by RRECL, the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd, which is the state nodal agency. RRECL issues notices, runs tenders, and is the first place you should check for live PM-KUSUM work. Its sites are rrecl.com and energy.rajasthan.gov.in.
What each body does
Three bodies matter to you. RRECL is the nodal agency that drives the scheme on the ground. RERC, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission, is the state regulator that sets and revises the Component A and feeder tariffs through tariff orders. The DISCOMs — JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL — are the distribution companies that buy the power and run the feeder tenders.
Why the regulator matters to your bid
RERC sets the ceiling tariff you bid against. When RERC revises a tariff order, the economics of a Component A plant change. So before you bid, check the latest RERC tariff order. Treat any tariff number you see online as an estimate to verify with RRECL or RERC.
Component A: developer ground-mount plants
Component A in Rajasthan is for ground-mount solar plants that a developer or farmer builds near a DISCOM substation and sells power from. The plants are usually small — about 0.5 to 2 MW each (an estimate, verify with RRECL) — so they fit near rural substations.
The plant sells its power to the DISCOM at a fixed tariff. That tariff is set by RERC, not by the open market, which makes the income predictable across the life of the plant. For an EPC, Component A is the closest thing PM-KUSUM has to a steady, build-and-sell project.
Who can own a Component A plant
A farmer, a group of farmers, a cooperative, or a developer can own a Component A plant. An EPC can build for an owner, or can bid to own the plant and sell the power itself. Either way, the plant must sit near the substation so the power has somewhere to go.
Component C: feeder solarisation
Component C in Rajasthan is feeder solarisation — building a solar plant that powers a whole agricultural feeder, so the farm pumps on that feeder run on solar by day. This is the model Rajasthan leans into, because so many of its feeders carry farm pumps.
Instead of solarising one pump at a time, feeder solarisation does the whole feeder at once. The DISCOM tenders the feeder, an EPC builds the plant near the feeder substation, and the solar power feeds the pumps during daylight. The feeder tariff comes from RERC orders, which you should verify with RRECL before you price a bid.
Why feeder solarisation suits Rajasthan
Feeder solarisation cuts the DISCOM subsidy on farm power and gives farmers reliable day-time supply. Rajasthan has the land and the sun to make it work at scale, so RRECL and the DISCOMs run feeder tenders that an EPC can bid for. The EPC often handles operations and maintenance too.
Component A vs Component C in Rajasthan compared
Component A and Component C are different jobs with different buyers and tariffs. The table below compares them for a Rajasthan EPC. Every tariff and size value is an estimate — confirm the current numbers with RRECL or the live tender.
All tariffs, sizes and MW values are estimates — verify with RRECL / RERC or the live tender. Source: RRECL and MNRE PM-KUSUM guidelines.
The tariff economics of PM KUSUM Rajasthan
The tariff is the price the DISCOM pays for your solar power, and in Rajasthan it is set by RERC, not by the market. RERC publishes a tariff order, and a tender sets a ceiling tariff based on it. You bid at or below that ceiling, so your margin depends on building the plant for less than the tariff pays back over time.
SuryaHub does not print a fixed tariff number on this page, because RERC revises the tariff and a stale number can cost you money. Treat every tariff figure as an estimate to verify with the latest RERC tariff order or RRECL before you commit to a bid.
What drives your return
Three things drive a Component A return: the RERC tariff, your build cost, and how reliably the DISCOM pays. Rajasthan has strong sun, so generation is usually good. The risk is payment timing, which is why the PPA and payment security matter — see our DISCOM PPA and payment security guide.
Run the numbers before you bid
Build a simple model: expected generation, the RERC tariff, your capital cost, and your loan terms. If the model only works at the ceiling tariff, the project is fragile. Our Component A tariff economics guide walks through the maths step by step.
How an EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Rajasthan
An EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Rajasthan by bidding tenders from RRECL and the DISCOMs. There is no shop counter; the work is published as tenders, and the lowest valid bidder (L1) usually wins. Here is the flow from watching the tender page to signing the PPA.
Watch RRECL and DISCOM tender pages
PM-KUSUM work in Rajasthan comes through RRECL and DISCOM tenders. Track rrecl.com and the JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL portals so you see Component A and feeder tenders early.
Empanel or pre-qualify
Many tenders need you to pre-qualify or empanel first. Get your firm papers, technical proof and net worth ready so you can bid the day a tender opens.
Read the tender and price your bid
Each tender sets the capacity, the substation, the EMD and the ceiling tariff. Price below the ceiling, because the lowest valid bid (L1) usually wins.
Submit EMD and the bid
Pay the Earnest Money Deposit and submit your technical and price bid before the deadline. A late or short EMD gets your bid rejected.
Sign the PPA and submit PBG
If you win, sign the Power Purchase Agreement with the DISCOM and submit the Performance Bank Guarantee. Then build, commission and start selling power.
Empanelment and pre-qualification rules differ by tender, so read each one carefully. For the wider picture of which agency runs the scheme in each state, see our state nodal agencies guide, and for the build-out detail, the Component A developer guide.
EMD, PBG and the long-term obligations
Two deposits gate a PM-KUSUM bid: the EMD and the PBG. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is paid with your bid to show you are serious; you lose it if you win and then walk away. The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is submitted after you win, and the DISCOM can claim it if you fail to build or perform.
The exact EMD and PBG amounts are set in each tender, so read the document and budget for them. Both tie up real money, so plan your cash flow before you bid on several tenders at once. Treat any amount you see quoted online as an estimate to verify in the live tender.
The 25-year and 5-year commitments
A Component A plant comes with a long PPA — commonly around 25 years (verify in the tender) — over which you sell power to the DISCOM at the fixed tariff. That is a long commitment, so build for durability. The PBG, meanwhile, usually runs for a shorter term such as 5 years (verify in the tender) tied to performance.
Why these obligations protect the scheme
The long PPA gives the DISCOM stable supply and gives you stable income. The EMD and PBG keep out bidders who cannot deliver. For an honest, well-run EPC, these obligations are a feature, not a barrier — they keep the field clean and the work real.
Common follow-up questions for EPCs
A few questions come up again and again once an EPC starts looking at PM KUSUM Rajasthan. Here are short, honest answers.
- Is there a DCR or ALMM rule? National PM-KUSUM rules can require ALMM-listed modules and domestic content (DCR); check the tender, because the rule can change.
- Where do I find live tenders? Start at rrecl.com, then the JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL portals; energy.rajasthan.gov.in carries policy and orders.
- Who pays the subsidy? A mix of central financial assistance, the state share, and the developer or farmer share — the split is set in the scheme guidelines.
- What capacity does the state target? Rajasthan targets a large MW figure across Components A and C, but treat any number as an estimate to verify with RRECL or the latest MNRE order.
- Can I work in more than one DISCOM? Yes, but you bid each DISCOM's tenders separately and meet each tender's terms.
How SuryaHub helps PM-KUSUM EPCs in Rajasthan
PM KUSUM Rajasthan work lives across many tenders, deadlines and deposits, and a missed date can cost you a bid or a PBG. SuryaHub keeps every RRECL and DISCOM tender, EMD, PBG and PPA milestone in one place through our government workflows, and runs each plant from bid to commissioning with solar project management — so nothing that gates the project slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and figures here are scheme facts, not guarantees.
Track every RRECL tender in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks tenders, EMDs, PBGs and PPA milestones across DISCOMs.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan?+
RRECL, the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation, runs PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan as the state nodal agency. RERC, the state regulator, sets the tariffs. The DISCOMs JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL buy the power and run feeder tenders. Always confirm the current process with RRECL.
What is the Component A tariff in Rajasthan?+
The Component A tariff in Rajasthan is a fixed rate set and revised by RERC, the state regulator, through tariff orders. SuryaHub does not publish a fixed number here because RERC revises it. Verify the current Component A tariff with RRECL or the latest RERC tariff order before you bid.
What is Component C feeder solarisation in Rajasthan?+
Component C feeder solarisation in Rajasthan means building a solar plant that powers a whole agricultural feeder, so farm pumps run on solar by day. RRECL and the DISCOMs tender these feeders. The feeder tariff comes from RERC orders, which you should verify with RRECL.
How does an EPC get PM-KUSUM work in Rajasthan?+
An EPC gets PM-KUSUM work in Rajasthan by bidding RRECL and DISCOM tenders for Component A plants or Component C feeders. You pre-qualify or empanel, pay the EMD, bid below the ceiling tariff, and the lowest valid bid wins. Watch the RRECL site for live tenders.
What MW capacity does PM-KUSUM Rajasthan target?+
PM-KUSUM Rajasthan targets a large MW capacity across Component A and Component C, and the state is among the top funded states. SuryaHub does not publish a fixed MW figure because targets are revised. Verify the current MW target with RRECL or the latest MNRE order.
How does SuryaHub help PM-KUSUM EPCs in Rajasthan?+
SuryaHub helps PM-KUSUM EPCs in Rajasthan by tracking RRECL and DISCOM tenders, EMDs, PBGs and PPA milestones in one place, and by running each project from bid to commissioning. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
Scheme rules, the nodal role and the tariff process come from primary government sources. Tariffs, slabs and MW targets change — always confirm the current numbers with RRECL, the live tender, the latest MNRE order or the latest RERC tariff order before you bid.
- Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) ↗
State nodal agency for PM-KUSUM in Rajasthan; tenders, empanelment and notices.
- Energy Department, Government of Rajasthan ↗
State energy policy, RERC orders and DISCOM information for JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL.
- MNRE PM-KUSUM Portal ↗
National scheme guidelines, CFA rules and the three-component framework.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, the PM-KUSUM portal & RRECL sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: The nodal role, components and tariff process are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. All tariffs, slabs and MW figures are estimates — verify the current numbers with RRECL or the latest RERC tariff order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.