Uttar Pradesh Pioneers Agrivoltaic Project in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttar Pradesh becomes the first Indian state to adopt Agrivoltaic Project. |
| Agrivoltaic System | Combines agriculture and solar energy production. |
| Inventor/Year | Adolf Goetzberger and Armin Zastrow (1981). |
| Prototype | Developed in Japan (2004), implemented in East Africa (2022). |
| Current Usage | Successfully used in India, USA, France, UK, and Germany. |
| Benefits | Addresses energy demand and food security, reduces evaporation, protects crops from high temperatures and UV rays, lowers electricity costs, increases farmers' income, and collects rainwater for irrigation. |
| Challenges | Requires 2 hectares of land per megawatt, less effective during cloudy weather, potential for plant pests due to shade. |
| Funding | USD 0.50 million (₹4.15 crore) approved by Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Uttar Pradesh. |
| Significance | Promotes sustainable development, enhances clean energy production, aligns with SDGs. |
| Asian Development Bank | Founded in 1966, headquarters in Manila, Philippines, 68 members, India is a founding member and fourth largest shareholder. |
| ADB Strategy | Strategy 2030 and Country Partnership Strategy 2023-2027 support India's growth priorities. |