In today’s rapidly evolving world, rising energy demand and increasing electricity costs pose significant challenges for rural institutions. Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS), which rely on modern equipment such as Automated Milk Collection Systems (AMCS), Bulk Cooling Units (BCUs), electronic weighing scales, CCTV systems, water pumps, and office infrastructure, are experiencing steadily growing electricity consumption.
Recognizing the need for a sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective energy solution, Sumul Dairy has proactively adopted solar energy, one of the most accessible and economically viable renewable energy sources. Solar power not only reduces dependence on conventional electricity but also safeguards cooperatives against future power shortages and tariff increases.
In line with global and national priorities on clean and green energy, Sumul Dairy launched the Sumul Rooftop Solar Initiative to promote renewable energy adoption across Dairy Cooperative Societies. The objective of the initiative is to reduce electricity expenses, improve energy reliability, and move village-level dairy infrastructure towards net-zero energy bills.
Under this initiative, Sumul Dairy has installed 113 new rooftop solar systems across Dairy Cooperative Societies in Surat and Tapi districts. These installations represent a total installed capacity of 1,587 kW, generating approximately 6,348 units of renewable electricity per day.
To ensure wide adoption without financial stress, the program is supported through an interest-free loan mechanism, wherein the EMI amount is equivalent to the earlier electricity bill of the society. This ensures:
Under the Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Cooperation Department schemes, financial assistance has also been extended for rooftop solar systems (1 kW to 40 kW) in tribal-area dairy cooperatives, further strengthening renewable energy adoption at the grassroots level.
The Sumul Rooftop Solar Initiative has delivered multiple long-term benefits:
Sumul Dairy congratulates all proactive Dairy Cooperative Societies that have embraced solar energy and encourages others to participate in this transformative initiative. Through collective action and cooperative leadership, Sumul Dairy continues to pave the way towards a cleaner, energy-efficient, and sustainable rural future.
