Study on Potential of Agrivoltaics
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What was asked, and of whom?
Asked by Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao regarding solar power capacity and agrivoltaics potential, answered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Who asked / answered
Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao (asked), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (answered)
What the government said
- National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and ICAR-IARI established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Agrivoltaics
- 37 pilot agrivoltaic systems established by research institutes, agriculture universities, and private stakeholders
- Theoretical agrivoltaic potential estimated at 1,192 GW to 2,129 GW
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) constituted a committee for standards on agrivoltaics
- PM KUSUM scheme allows agrivoltaics under Component A
- No proposal received from Andhra Pradesh for agrivoltaics under PM KUSUM
Points worth noting
- No district-wise solar capacity data provided for Andhra Pradesh in the answer
- Theoretical potential estimates are subject to land suitability, cropping patterns, climatic conditions, etc.
- No specific funding or implementation timelines mentioned for a national programme
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q47 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 22.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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22.07.2026
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