Question 1

How much land is needed for a 1 MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Under modern high-efficiency Mono PERC / TOPCon panel designs (550Wp+), approximately 3.5 to 4 acres of clear, shadow-free land is required per 1 MW of ground-mounted solar capacity. This includes necessary spacing for inter-row shadow avoidance, internal access roads, inverter stations, and perimeter security fencing.

Question 2

What is the PM-KUSUM Component-A scheme and how does it work in UP?

Accepted Answer

PM-KUSUM Component-A allows individual farmers, groups of farmers, cooperatives, and developers to set up solar plants between 500 kW (0.5 MW) and 2 MW on land within 5 km of a 33/11 kV substation. The generated power is purchased by UPPCL (or state DISCOM) under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) at a fixed feed-in tariff, ensuring guaranteed, risk-free long-term revenue.

Question 3

Why is distance to the nearest electricity substation so crucial?

Accepted Answer

For grid-tied solar farms that export power to the grid, transmission lines must be laid from your land to the nearest 33/11 kV substation. The closer your land is to the substation (ideally within 3 to 5 km), the lower the capital expense of overhead transmission lines, poles, and transmission power loss.

Question 4

What foundation type is used for ground-mounted plants in Basti and Eastern UP?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the site's soil permeability and water table, we conduct geotechnical core testing. In stable soils, we use direct pile-driven ramming (which is fast and economical). In sandy, soft, or water-retaining soils, we construct cast-in-situ reinforced cement concrete (RCC) pile foundations elevated above historical monsoon water levels.

Question 5

Can agricultural land be converted for solar power installation in UP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For captive agro-industrial solar and PM-KUSUM projects, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has established simplified single-window permissions through UPNEDA. Surya Udyan provides complete documentation assistance for revenue department NOCs, land demarcation, and DISCOM transmission clearances.

Question 6

Can I lease my land to solar developers instead of investing my own capital?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both options are available under PM-KUSUM Component-A. If you prefer zero upfront capital investment, you can enter a 25-year land lease agreement with a verified solar project developer and earn guaranteed annual lease rent with standard 5-year escalation clauses. Alternatively, if you invest directly (CAPEX model), you receive 100% of the power sales revenue from UPPCL under the 25-year PPA, achieving full capital payback in ~3 to 3.5 years. Surya Udyan assists with developer matchmaking, financial models, and complete turnkey EPC execution.

Capacity	Required Land	Daily Units	Grid Connection	Framework	Est. Payback
500 kW (0.5 MW)	~2.0 to 2.5 Acres	2,000 – 2,300 Units / day	11 kV Dedicated Bay	PM-KUSUM Component-A / Captive Farm	3.2 – 3.8 Years (25-Yr PPA)
1 MW (1,000 kW)	~4.0 to 4.5 Acres	4,000 – 4,600 Units / day	11 kV / 33 kV Line	Utility Grid-Tied / Commercial IPP	3.0 – 3.5 Years (25-Yr PPA)
1.5 MW (1,500 kW)	~6.0 to 6.5 Acres	6,000 – 7,000 Units / day	33 kV Dedicated Feeder	Utility Ground-Mount / Agri-PV Array	3.0 – 3.4 Years (25-Yr PPA)
2 MW (2,000 kW)	~8.0 to 9.0 Acres	8,000 – 9,500 Units / day	33 kV Substation Feed	Maximum Permitted PM-KUSUM Utility Plant	2.9 – 3.3 Years (25-Yr PPA)

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Utility Grid Inverters & 11kV/33kV Substation Gear

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PM-KUSUM Component-A (DISCOM PPA)

Captive Agro-Industrial Power

Agri-PV (Dual Solar + Farming)

Built for Purvanchal Terrain & 25-Year Reliability

Geotechnical & Soil Testing

150 km/h Wind-Rated Structures

Substation Evacuation Liaison

Central & String Cloud SCADA

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