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MNRE Plans Scheme to Support AgriPV Projects

  • October 21, 2026
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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is planning a Central sector scheme to cover the additional cost of agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) projects, which are 25–30% more expensive to build than conventional ground-mounted solar plants. MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi outlined the proposal ahead of the AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026, saying the ministry is […]

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PM-KUSUM 2.0 to Help Farmers Generate Renewable Energy Alongside Crops

  • September 10, 2026
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PM-KUSUM 2.0 will enable farmers to generate renewable energy while continuing agricultural activities on the same land, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said. The next phase of the scheme will promote agrivoltaics, which combines solar power generation with crop cultivation. The government is preparing a dedicated agri-PV component to support this […]

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