Case Study - 250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project by Jakson Solar
Case Study - 250MW Jal Jeevan Mission Rural Water Solar Project by Jakson Solar
Project Overview and Key Highlights
Record Government Project Scale
Largest single solar module supply contract for rural water infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, covering over 100 villages across multiple districts
Strategic EPC Partnership
Seamless coordination with NCC Limited as primary EPC contractor, ensuring smooth integration and installation across diverse rural locations.
Mission-Critical Timeline Achievement
Phased delivery execution completed between 2023-2024, meeting all government deadlines for this essential public infrastructure project.
Advanced Technology Deployment:
High-efficiency Monocrystalline PERC modules optimized for Indian climatic conditions, delivering superior performance in high-temperature and low-light environments.
Powering Clean Water Access Across 100+ Villages in Uttar Pradesh with Solar
Key Takeaways
- Massive Scale Impact: 250 MW solar module supply powered water infrastructure across 100+ villages, directly enabling clean drinking water access for thousands of rural households in Uttar Pradesh.
- Infrastructure Transformation: Eliminated dependency on unreliable grid power and diesel pumps, achieving consistent 24/7 water supply operations with zero fuel costs and minimum maintenance.
- Government Partnership Success: Delivered critical technology partnership for India's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission, demonstrating proven capability to execute large-scale government infrastructure projects within tight timelines.
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.
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.
If you are planning a solar EPC Project of a large magnitude, ask yourself the following 4 questions!
- Are your current solar modules proven to deliver consistent performance in India's challenging rural environments, or are you risking project delays and performance issues with untested technology?
- Can your solar technology partner guarantee reliable supply and technical support for large-scale government infrastructure projects, or will supply chain disruptions compromise your critical deadlines?
- Is your solar solution provider equipped with the manufacturing scale and government project experience necessary to execute mission-critical infrastructure projects that directly impact thousands of lives?
- Is the solar company selected has a standing of 25 years?
