Solar power boosts incomes for 50,000 Indian farmers
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Bhavesh Patidar founded Solarsure in November 2024 after witnessing his father’s financial struggles as a farmer in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Growing up, Patidar saw the instability of farm income and wanted to find a way for farmers to earn reliably. After working in technology, he launched Solarsure to help farmers install solar panels on their land and sell electricity back to the grid, utilizing India’s PM-KUSUM scheme. Solarsure currently operates across six Indian states.
Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha, and has commissioned over 300 MW of solar capacity. The company supports farmers through every stage of solar project development, including financing, installation, and connection to the electrical grid. Before installation, Solarsure uses AI and satellite data to assess the long-term viability of each site.
Nikhil Patel, a farmer in Madhya Pradesh, installed solar panels through the program and now receives a fixed monthly income, helping him manage expenses and plan for the future. Other farmers, like Mitesh, have significantly reduced their electricity bills. Patidar believes solar power can offer farmers a predictable income stream, independent of weather and market fluctuations, and create a more secure future for their families.
