Haryana govt to install 3,050 solar water pumps
Haryana government on Wednesday announced it will install 3,050 solar water pumps in 2016-17 with 90% subsidy, to encourage farmers to use renewable energy. "This will result in solar capacity addition of 14.64 MW," state New and Renewable Energy Minister Banwari Lal said. Calling it the "energy of future", he added that the government is committed to promoting renewable energy.