Avaada Group commissions 11 solar projects in Yavatmal
Author: PPD Team Date: September 22, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: September 22, 2025
Avaada Group has commissioned 11 solar power projects in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) 2.0.
The projects include a 4 MW plant at Kinhi, 3 MW each at Baldi and Dongarkharda, 2 MW each at Bansi and Patan, a 5 MW plant at Mhasola, 2 MW at Galwa, 4 MW each at Pathrad and Parjana, and 3 MW each at Sawargaon and Sarfali, according to the company statement.
The solar installations are expected to benefit around 14,900 farmers across 167 villages by improving irrigation access, lowering costs, and creating additional income opportunities. The projects will provide a stable daytime electricity supply for irrigation pumps, reducing reliance on night operations and mitigating risks from accidents and wildlife encounters.
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