An article by Union Ministers Shri Pralhad Joshi and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan discusses the potential of agrivoltaics, a system that combines solar power generation with agriculture, to strengthen farmers' incomes, reduce energy costs, and support crop productivity.
On October 21, 2026, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared an article written by Union Ministers Shri Pralhad Joshi and Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. In the article published on The Indian Express, the authors discuss the potential of agrivoltaics – a system that combines solar power generation with agriculture – to strengthen farmers' incomes.
The authors highlight that agrivoltaics can provide additional revenue for farmers by utilizing unused land for both agriculture and solar energy production. Furthermore, they argue that this approach can also reduce energy costs as farmers would not have to purchase electricity from the grid. Additionally, they suggest that agrivoltaics could support crop productivity since shade provided by solar panels may help protect crops from harsh sunlight.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on Twitter, praising the article as an 'insightful read' and sharing a link to it on their official handle.
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