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Empowering Farmers with Solar Irrigation in Rural Bihar

Client : Smallholder Farmers Cooperative

A community-led group of small and marginal farmers working in collaboration across villages in Gaya District, Bihar.

Location : Gaya District, Bihar

A region where agriculture is the backbone of livelihood but heavily affected by erratic electricity supply and high diesel costs.

The Challenge

For years, these farmers struggled with:

Unreliable or non-existent electricity for irrigation
Heavy reliance on diesel generators, making farming costly and unsustainable
Limited water availability, especially during peak crop cycles
Reduced cropping intensity due to high operational costs and water stress

Their productivity and income were severely affected, and many were forced to leave land fallow or rely on rainfall alone.

The Solution – Powered by ILLUMAC

ILLUMAC implemented a turnkey solar irrigation system, custom-designed for the needs of the community:

10 Solar Submersible Pump Systems installed across shared borewells
Each unit equipped with intelligent pump controllers and real-time monitoring features
Designed to operate fully off-grid, ensuring water supply even during power cuts
Zero fuel usage, no noise, no emissions

The systems were installed with minimal civil work and were made operational within days, with training provided to local farmers.

The Impact

80% Reduction in irrigation costs — zero diesel expenses
Year-Round Cropping now possible with dependable water
Improved Water Efficiency through controlled, need-based supply
Zero Downtime — even in monsoon or summer load shedding
Higher Crop Yield & Income reported by farmers within 1–2 seasons

This transformation helped shift the mindset of the farmers — from dependency to self-reliance.

Client Quote:

“ILLUMAC helped us move from uncertainty to independence. We now irrigate on our own schedule — without fuel or electricity worries.”
— Cooperative Spokesperson

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