Atul Foundation | Annual Report 2024-25 | 47 The renewable energy project addresses water access and energy challenges in remote tribal areas, where communities often face frequent water shortages, agricultural instability and seasonal migration. With livelihoods heavily dependent on agriculture and daily wage labor, traditional irrigation methods using dieselpowered pumps places financial strain on farmers and are environmentally unsustainable. To promote a cleaner, more resilient future, the project facilitated the installation of solar-powered water pumps and grid-connected solar systems for both community farming groups and institutions. • installed 10 new solar pumps for farmer groups at 10 locations • eliminated diesel expenses, resulting in higher agricultural yields, cost savings and year-round farming • installed grid-based solar energy systems at 4 institutions (66.3 kW) The project has improved irrigation reliability, reduced dependency on rainfall, eliminated diesel expenses, and enhanced food security. It has also introduced sustainable energy infrastructure to public institutions, contributing to long-term climate resilience and promoting awareness around green energy solutions. A group of 10 farmers residing in In Moti Palsan, a remote village in Valsad district, Gujarat, previously relied on diesel-powered pumps to draw water from a nearby river, spending nearly ` 1,000 on diesel each day. Seasonal rains made the situation even more uncertain. With the installation of a solar pump, the group now enjoys consistent, costfree water supply delivered through pipelines directly to their fields. The savings have allowed them to invest more in their crops, grow throughout the year, and reduce their reliance on unpredictable rainfall. Renewable energy promoting green energy project initiated in 2021 52 solar pumps of 198kW | 12 grid-based solar of 150 kW at 12 institutions CONSERVATION 46 | Conservation
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