10 HP Solar Pump in India: Price, Output & Large Farm Guide

A 10 HP solar pump costs ₹3,50,000–₹4,50,000 and is designed for large farms (15–20+ acres), very deep borewells (500–600+ feet), and community irrigation projects. It delivers 4,00,000–6,00,000 litres per day. KUSUM Yojana subsidises up to the 7.5 HP benchmark — the incremental cost above 7.5 HP is borne by the farmer.

• Large and estate farms (15–20+ acres) — sugarcane, banana, paddy, and multi-crop operations
• Very deep borewells (500–600+ feet) — common in Rajasthan, Telangana, and hard-rock regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra
• Community irrigation — a single 10 HP pump serving 5–8 smallholder farmers through a shared borewell
• Dairy farms — large water demand for animals plus fodder irrigation
• Commercial nurseries and horticulture estates — needing 5+ lakh litres daily

If your borewell is under 400 feet and farm under 10 acres, a 5 HP or 7.5 HP pump is more cost-effective.

A 10 HP pump needs 12–15 kW of solar panels — 22 to 28 panels arranged in 3–4 rows:

• Ground space: 500–700 sq ft (approximately 20m × 3.5m)
• Structure: heavy-duty hot-dip galvanised steel ground mount with concrete foundations
• Cabling: 10mm² DC cables, proper cable trays and conduit for the longer runs
• Controller: industrial 10–15 kW VFD with MPPT, weatherproof IP65 enclosure
• Earthing: multiple earth pits for panel array, controller, and motor

Plan the panel location carefully. At 500–700 sq ft, the array is roughly the size of a small room. Many farmers install it as a shade structure for parking or cattle.

KUSUM Component B caps standalone pump subsidy at 7.5 HP. For a 10 HP system:

• Subsidy applies on the 7.5 HP benchmark cost (~₹3,20,000) → 60% = ₹1,92,000 subsidy
• The farmer pays 40% of 7.5 HP benchmark (₹1,28,000) plus the full differential cost to 10 HP (₹30,000–₹1,30,000)
• Net farmer cost: approximately ₹1,58,000–₹2,58,000

Alternative: Some state schemes and NABARD-funded programmes offer full subsidy for pumps up to 10 HP. Check with your state agriculture department or DISCOM for state-specific schemes.

A 10 HP installation requires expert site assessment — borewell yield testing, pump stage selection, and infrastructure planning. Solar Vipani connects you with experienced dealers who specialise in large solar pump systems.

Get free solar pump quotes →