Mr. Chenna Keshava Reddy will present his MTP2 as per the details:
 

Date: 19th June 2026

Time: 1000 - 1100 hrs.

Venue: C-TARA Conference Room No.1

Topic:  Daytime power for agriculture via feeder-connected decentralised re (2–8 mw) - stakeholder analysis

Guide: Prof. Priya Jadhav

Examiners: Prof. Parmeshwar D. Udmale,  Prof. Narendra S. Shiradkar

Abstract: 

Feeder solarisation has emerged as a promising approach for improving agricultural power supply while promoting renewable energy integration in rural India. Under schemes such as PM-KUSUM and Maharashtra's Mukhya Mantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY 2.0), decentralized solar power plants are connected directly to agricultural feeders to facilitate daytime electricity supply and reduce dependence on conventional power sources. 

This study evaluates the technical, economic, and socio-economic impacts of feeder solarisation using Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, as a case study. The analysis is based on feeder-level electricity consumption data, field visits, stakeholder interviews, solar generation assessment, and financial evaluation. Generation–load matching was carried out to assess the feasibility of daytime agricultural supply, while alternative scheduling and infrastructure based approaches were explored to improve solar utilization. 

The results indicate that feeder solarisation can significantly improve daytime agricultural power availability and provide economic benefits to farmers, solar developers, and distribution utilities. However, the study also highlights that network constraints and feeder loading limitations can restrict the effective utilization of available solar generation. The findings suggest that a combination of optimized feeder scheduling, targeted infrastructure improvements, and stakeholder-oriented planning is essential for maximizing the benefits of feeder solarisation in rural areas.