I. Introduction
As far as energy is concerned, India has about 445 GW of installed capacity and about 1734 BU (Billion Units) of annual electricity production. For a population of 1.45 Billion, this amounts to about 1196 units per person annually, or just over three units daily [1]. Even though this is not evenly distributed, most of it is consumed in urban areas, leaving little for the rural population. This accounts for less electricity in rural areas, where most food is produced. Availability of fewer resources leads to poor yield and, in many cases, bankruptcy for farmers, which is a significant reason for farmer suicides in the country. Electric pumps majorly consume electricity in agriculture. Currently, in most rural households, electricity is provided at night, which calls for farmers to irrigate farms at night. Nocturnal irrigation comes with its own demerits, like less visibility, uneven irrigation, farmers not being able to perform effectively, etc.