While the current scheme focuses on solarisation of agricultural pumps, it does not include battery storage. The addition is actively under consideration in order to address the growing challenge of mismatch between agricultural power demand and solar generation patterns. The proposed battery storage component is expected to bridge this gap by storing surplus solar power generated during peak hours and supplying it when demand persists but generation falls. While IPS enables farmers with grid-connected agricultural pumps to solarise their individual units, FLS allows states to solarise entire agricultural feeders instead of individual pumps. “The matter for extension of current scheme was taken with Department of Expenditure (DoE).

Source: Indian Express March 30, 2026 06:34 UTC