With reference to the solar project secured by Truzon Clean Energies, consider the following statements: 1. The project supports the PM-KUSUM Component C. 2. The project is expected to generate 100 million units of electricity annually. 3. The project is a 72-MW ground-mounted solar project located in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Sachin Tendulkar, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma-backed Truzon Clean Energies secures ₹236-crore order

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims· 18 October 2026

Renewable energy infrastructure and PM-KUSUM: a GS3 case study on energy security and solar expansion.

Why in news

Truzon Clean Energies, backed by high-profile investors, secured a ₹236-crore EPC order for a 72-MW solar project in Maharashtra to support PM-KUSUM Component C.

Background

Truzon Clean Energies secured a ₹236-crore EPC order from Hariom Power & Energy for a 72-MW ground-mounted solar project. The project is spread across Hingoli, Latur, Parbhani, and Beed districts in Maharashtra and is expected to generate 89.89 million units of electricity annually.

Facts for Prelims

FactTruzon Clean Energies secured a ₹236-crore EPC order from Hariom Power & Energy.
PlaceThe 72-MW solar project is located in Hingoli, Latur, Parbhani, and Beed districts of Maharashtra.
FactThe project is expected to generate 89.89 million units of electricity annually.
SchemeThe project supports PM-KUSUM Component C.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the solar project secured by Truzon Clean Energies, consider the following statements:

The project supports the PM-KUSUM Component C.
The project is expected to generate 100 million units of electricity annually.
The project is a 72-MW ground-mounted solar project located in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The project is expected to generate 89.89 million units of electricity annually.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the PM-KUSUM scheme contributes to achieving India's renewable energy targets while ensuring energy security for the agricultural sector.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Decentralized generation: Reducing transmission losses and stabilizing rural power grids
Solar-Agri synergy: Balancing land use for solar infrastructure versus traditional cultivation
Investment catalyst: Role of private equity and celebrity-backed ventures in scaling green energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy · PM-KUSUM · EPC Order · Solar Power · Energy Security

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