Insolation Energy wins 226 MW solar orders powering Indian agriculture

• Insolation Energy secured orders to design and build 226.5 MW of solar for India’s farm sector, boosting feeder solarisation and irrigation reliability.

Insolation Energy (INA) has landed multiple contracts to design and install 226.5 MW of solar capacity dedicated to India’s agricultural economy—a market where daytime power and price stability can make or break a harvest. The orders, placed by a mix of public-sector buyers and private developers, will seed a portfolio of ground-mounted parks that feed rural distribution networks and agricultural feeders, as well as dedicated arrays supporting irrigation and cold-chain infrastructure.

Why it matters: agriculture soaks up electricity during daylight hours, exactly when solar delivers. By siting generation near consumption—often on substation-adjacent plots or underused land—these projects cut technical losses and reduce reliance on costly, carbon-intensive backup. For state utilities, localised solar also helps tame feeder losses and improve quality of supply in districts where voltage dips and unplanned outages are common during peak pump usage.

Insolation plans to standardise plant designs to compress timelines: bifacial modules on single-axis trackers to lift yield, DC/AC ratios tuned for annual output rather than peak headlines, and plant-level controls configured for reactive power support and fast curtailment response. Where site conditions allow, the company expects to incorporate agrivoltaic layouts—taller rows and wider spacing—to keep land productive for fodder or low-height crops while shading soil and conserving moisture.

The economics are increasingly compelling for farmers and cooperatives. Long-term power offtake paired with daytime-aligned loads lowers bills, while any surplus exported to the local grid can create a secondary revenue stream under state policies. Adding small battery systems at select nodes—particularly feeders with steep afternoon ramps—can further smooth supply and reduce tripping on hot, still days.

Next steps include interconnection studies with distribution companies, early reservations for transformers and protection gear (the enduring schedule bottleneck), and biodiversity plans that blend native grasses with pollinator-friendly seed mixes. As the portfolio moves to notice-to-proceed, Insolation’s orders signal a practical path to decarbonise rural power while strengthening livelihoods—megawatt by megawatt, village by village.