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    • AGRIVOLTAICS: WHERE FARMING MEETS SOLAR POWER

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    Keywords

    • Agrivoltaics
    • Income Diversification
    • Solar Energy
    • Sustainability
    AGRIVOLTAICS: WHERE FARMING MEETS SOLAR POWER

    Magazine: April-June 2026

    Page: 44 - 48

    Volume: 6

    Issue: 2

    Issue Date: 10 July 2026

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    Abstract

    Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV or solar sharing) is a dual land-use system that combines crop production with photovoltaic energy generation to optimize land productivity. Since crops utilize only a small fraction of incoming solar radiation, surplus sunlight can be converted into electricity with minimal impact on crop growth. Agrivoltaics enhances water-use efficiency, moderates microclimate, reduces soil erosion, and improves resilience to climate stress while supporting biodiversity and shade-tolerant crops. It also diversifies farm income and promotes rural energy access, offering a sustainable and climate-resilient approach despite challenges such as high installation costs.