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Case Study - 250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project by Jakson Solar

250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project by Jakson Solar

Case Study - 250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project by Jakson Solar

Solar powered water pumping system Jal Jeevan Mission Jakson Solar
250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project Jakson Solar

Powering Clean Water Access Across 100+ Villages in Uttar Pradesh with Solar

Key Takeaways

Introduction

Jakson Solar successfully delivered 250 MW of high-efficiency Mono PERC modules to power critical water infrastructure under India’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission, transforming access to clean drinking water for thousands of rural households across Uttar Pradesh.

This landmark project demonstrates how strategic solar deployment can enable essential public services while advancing sustainability goals in underserved communities.

Project Goals

  • Universal Water Access Achievement: Enable functional tap water connections to every rural household across target villages, directly supporting the Jal Jeevan Mission’s core objective.
  • Energy Independence for Water Systems: Eliminate dependency on unreliable grid electricity and expensive diesel generators, ensuring consistent power supply for water pumping and treatment operations.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Create long-term, maintenance-free power solutions that reduce operational costs while supporting environmental sustainability goals.
  • Community Health Impact: Provide reliable access to safe drinking water, directly improving public health outcomes and quality of life in underserved rural areas.
  • Scalable Model Creation: Establish a replicable framework for solar-powered water infrastructure that could be expanded to additional districts and states.

Project Overview and Key Highlights

Up to 50 electricity

Record Government Project Scale

Largest single solar module supply contract for rural water infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, covering over 100 villages across multiple districts

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Mission-Critical Timeline Achievement

Phased delivery execution completed between 2023-2024, meeting all government deadlines for this essential public infrastructure project.

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Strategic EPC Partnership

Seamless coordination with NCC Limited as primary EPC contractor, ensuring smooth integration and installation across diverse rural locations.

Up to 50 electricity

Advanced Technology Deployment:

High-efficiency Monocrystalline PERC modules optimized for Indian climatic conditions, delivering superior performance in high-temperature and low-light environments.

Why Jakson Solar was Chosen for This Project?

Proven Government Project Experience

Leveraging 77+ years of experience in energy and infrastructure, Jakson Solar demonstrated established credibility in executing large-scale government contracts with zero delays.

Manufacturing Scale and Reliability

As one of India's top 10 solar panel manufacturers with 1.2 GW annual production capacity, Jakson guaranteed consistent supply capability for the 250 MW solar module requirement.

Quality Assurance Track Record

State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in India with robust quality control systems, ensuring modules could withstand challenging climatic conditions of Uttar Pradesh including dust, humidity, and temperature variations.

Turnkey Solution Capability

Comprehensive EPC solution expertise enabled seamless coordination with project stakeholders, from logistics planning to technical support throughout installation phases.

Strategic Location Advantage

Domestic manufacturing base provided cost-effective logistics solutions for reaching 100+ scattered village locations across Uttar Pradesh.

Technical Implementation

  • Optimised Module Selection: Deployed Monocrystalline PERC technology specifically chosen for superior efficiency in India’s high-temperature conditions and consistent performance across varied installation environments.
  • Distributed System Architecture: Engineered decentralised solar installations to power submersible pumps, water treatment units, and storage systems across 100+ village locations.
  • Climate-Resilient Design: Implemented robust mechanical specifications to withstand dust storms, monsoon humidity, and temperature fluctuations common in Uttar Pradesh’s diverse terrain.
  • Logistics Coordination Excellence: Executed complex supply chain management to deliver modules to remote village locations, coordinating with NCC Limited for seamless installation scheduling.
  • Quality Control Integration: Maintained strict quality assurance protocols throughout manufacturing and delivery phases, ensuring consistent performance across all 250 MW of supplied modules.

Challenge Resolution

Remote Location Access

Overcame logistical challenges of reaching 100+ scattered villages by developing specialized packaging and transportation strategies, ensuring safe module delivery to last-mile locations.

Timeline Pressure Management

Met aggressive government project deadlines through optimized production scheduling and phased delivery approach, maintaining quality standards while accelerating output.

Multi-Stakeholder Coordination

Successfully managed complex coordination between government agencies, EPC contractor NCC Limited, and local implementation teams across multiple districts.

Technical Standardization

Addressed varying site conditions across diverse village locations by providing standardized high-performance modules capable of consistent operation regardless of local environmental factors

Supply Chain Reliability

Maintained uninterrupted module supply despite market volatility and raw material challenges, leveraging domestic manufacturing capabilities and strategic inventory management.

Measurable Outcomes of the Project

  • Infrastructure Impact Achievement: Successfully powered water supply systems serving thousands of rural households across 100+ villages, directly enabling the Jal Jeevan Mission’s tap water connection goals.
  • Operational Cost Elimination: Eliminated ongoing diesel fuel costs and reduced maintenance requirements by 90%, providing long-term economic benefits to village water systems
  • Energy Security Delivery: Achieved 100% energy independence for water infrastructure operations, ensuring consistent 24/7 water supply regardless of grid availability or fuel supply disruptions
  • Environmental Benefits Realized: Approximately 430,000 metric tons of CO2 each year is offset by replacing diesel-powered pumping systems with clean solar energy across all village installations
  • Project Timeline Success: Completed all delivery milestones within the 2023-2024 timeframe, supporting government objectives and enabling timely project commissioning across all target locations.

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