Agrivoltaics, a combination of solar power generation and agriculture, is emerging as a game-changer in India’s energy and farming sectors. Khare Energy, a renewable energy company, offers customized agrivoltaic solutions tailored to farmers’ needs. Agrivoltaics involves installing solar panels at an elevated height, allowing crops to grow beneath them while generating electricity. This dual-use model maximizes land productivity and creates a synergy between farming and renewable energy.
Several technological advancements are enhancing agrivoltaics’ efficiency, including elevated and adjustable solar structures, smart shading algorithms, and AI-powered agrivoltaic management software. Agrivoltaics systems are designed to ensure that both solar panels and crops receive optimal benefits, resulting in better crop resilience and high energy output.
The technology benefits farmers in India, providing financial stability, resource efficiency, and climate resilience. It also helps farmers earn a dual income and acts as a guard against climate fluctuations. However, the adoption of agrivoltaics faces challenges, including farmers’ lack of awareness and technical knowledge, and regulatory and policy hurdles. Addressing these issues is crucial to accelerating agrivoltaics adoption.