Andhra Pradesh poised to emerge as a mannequin for different States in agrivoltaics, says NSEF CEO

Addressing the A.P. State Consultation Workshop on ‘Agrivoltaics’, organised by the NSEFI, New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, right here on Wednesday, Mr. Subrahmanyam stated that with its huge agricultural panorama, considerable photo voltaic assets, and a progressive coverage framework, A.P. was poised to turn into the mannequin for different States for agrivoltaics in India.

He asserted that A.P.’s strategy to agrivoltaics (utilizing land for each agriculture and solar energy technology) wouldn’t solely speed up its vitality transition but additionally present a replicable mannequin for different States.

The NSEFI was working intently with agricultural universities for  aligning agrivoltaics with the precise wants of the State’s numerous agro-climatic zones.

“It is essential to combine climate-resilient agricultural practices with agrivoltaic programs. Combining photo voltaic vitality with farming can’t solely present farmers with a further supply of earnings but additionally assist them in  adapting to altering local weather circumstances, thereby making certain sustainable progress within the two sectors,” Mr. Subrahmanyam added.

NREDCAP Vice-Chairman & Managing Director M. Kamalakar Babu stated A.P. had been a front-runner within the adoption of photo voltaic vitality, and agrivoltaics may additional strengthen the agricultural financial system and vitality resilience.

A.P. was making fast progress in RE, notably on the solar energy entrance, which was important for the State’s sustainable progress.

The integration of photo voltaic panels with agriculture would facilitate the technology of extra income for farmers whereas making certain sustainable energy technology for the State. In areas like Rayalaseema, the place small crops like pulses and millets had been primarily cultivated, agrivoltaics provide a possibility to diversify farmers’ earnings streams, Mr. Babu added.