Solar panels are placed above or between rows of crops, allowing simultaneous farming and power generation.
Partial shading can lower soil moisture evaporation and mitigate high temperature stress on crops.
Generated electricity can be used for irrigation, lighting, and other farm operations.
Surplus electricity may be fed into the national electricity network, providing farmers with extra revenue.
India currently has 36 operational agrivoltaic projects with a total capacity of about thirty‑seven megawatts.
Estimates suggest the country could achieve between three thousand and fourteen thousand gigawatts of agrivoltaic capacity.
Panels can provide shade that reduces water loss from soil and protects plants from extreme heat.
Electricity produced can operate irrigation pumps and other farm equipment, reducing reliance on diesel.
Farmers can earn additional income by selling surplus electricity, and the approach could add up to fourteen thousand gigawatts of clean power in India.
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