Agri-voltaic System: Farmers Earn 8 Lakhs Annually, Revolutionizing Farming & Energy

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News18•09-01-2026, 09:22
Agri-voltaic System: Farmers Earn 8 Lakhs Annually, Revolutionizing Farming & Energy
- •Agri-voltaic system combines farming with solar energy generation, offering farmers dual income streams.
- •Farmers can earn up to 8 lakh rupees annually per hectare by selling excess electricity generated from the system.
- •Solar panels installed above crops reduce heat stress, increase yield, and protect from wild animals and excessive sunlight.
- •A 105 kW system generates 420 kWh daily per hectare and conserves 1.5 lakh liters of rainwater per acre for irrigation.
- •Crops like Mung bean, Chickpea, Potato thrive under panels, improving soil health and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Why It Matters: Agri-voltaic systems offer farmers dual income, increased yields, and sustainable farming solutions.
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