There are estimated 21 million grid connected agricultural pump sets in India which consume about 187
billion kWh of energy every year, accounting for about 18% of national energy consumption. Power
consumption in the pumping sector is expected to rise immensely by 2022. Managing agricultural load is
increasingly becoming a challenge for electric utilities in India. Subsidised tariffs generate a perception
of zero marginal cost for electricity use and consequently, efficiency in consumption is disregarded.
Upgrading of existing pumping systems presents an immediate need and an unprecedented
opportunity.
Implementation of this programme is crucial as energy bills for agricultural pump sets are being paid by
the Government in the form of subsidies. Energy savings therefore directly benefit Government /
DlSCOMs. Measures to improve energy efficiency in the agricultural sector include replacement of foot
valves, control panel, optimum sizing of pumps and replacement of inefficient pump sets with BEE Star
rated energy efficient pumps.
Disclaimer
1.The data above depicts values that have been extrapolated for 1 year starting from current date
2.The assumptions in the data are
Energy Saving = 30%
No Of Hours of pump usage per day = 6hrs
No Of days in a year = 270 days
No Of pumps : as per current installation data
Peak coincidence factor: 0.3
Tariff of electricity: Rs 5/kWh
3. The total water drawn is calculated based on rated flow of the pumps as defined for BEE 5 star rated pump
