Surat District Co-Operative Milk Producers' Union Ltd
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 261 2537693
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Post Box No. 501, Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395 008, Gujarat, India
Surat, Gujarat 395008
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Sumul Rooftop Solar Initiative

Powering Village Dairy Cooperative Societies Towards Net-Zero Energy Bill: Sumul Rooftop Solar Initiative.

In today’s modern era, continuous research and innovation have led to the adoption of various advanced technologies. The demand for electricity has been increasing with the use of diverse power generation resources such as hydroelectric stations, wind turbines, biogas plants, and solar energy. Among these, solar energy is one of the most cost-effective and easily accessible renewable sources.

When we talk about dairy cooperatives, the use of advanced equipment like weighing scales, AMCS (Automated Milk Collection System), BCUs (Bulk Cooling Units), CCTV cameras, water pumps, and air conditioners has significantly increased. This has resulted in a rise in electricity consumption. With the possibility of electricity shortages in the future and increasing electricity charges, it is essential to find sustainable alternatives. One such viable solution is the installation of solar power systems, which can substantially reduce current and future electricity costs. Encouragingly, many proactive dairy cooperatives have already started implementing solar energy solutions.

Sumul Rooftop Solar Initiative

As technology continues to evolve, there is a strong global emphasis on green energy to tackle upcoming challenges. Recognizing this, Sumul Dairy initiated the Sumul Rooftop Solar Scheme, a program to install rooftop solar systems in dairy cooperative societies (DCS) to reduce electricity costs and promote maximum utilization of green energy. Several cooperatives placed orders for solar installations, and the complete process has been successfully executed, with 75 dairy cooperatives now operational with solar power. As part of this scheme, Sumul Dairy provides interest-free loans to dairy cooperatives for solar installations, making the transition to green energy more accessible and financially feasible.

Additionally, under the Agriculture, Farmer Welfare, and Cooperation Department’s initiative for the year 2024-2025, financial assistance has been provided for rooftop solar systems ranging from 1 kW to 40 kW in dairy cooperatives located in tribal areas. As part of this initiative, solar installations have been completed in 9 dairy cooperatives, with ongoing installations in others as manpower becomes available. Efforts are being made to encourage more dairy cooperatives to participate in this scheme and maximize the benefits of solar energy.

Nine proactive dairy cooperatives have also independently installed rooftop solar systems, leading to substantial savings on electricity bills. The management extends its heartfelt congratulations to all dairy cooperatives that have embraced solar energy solutions and encourages others to take advantage of this initiative to contribute towards a sustainable and energy-efficient future.