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Agriculture
Bihar Pushes Agri‑Voltaics to Boost Farmers’ Income with Solar Power
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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Bihar’s Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha announced that adopting agri‑voltaics could help farmers generate additional income by producing solar power alongside crops.
Bihar’s agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has highlighted agri‑voltaics as a promising solution for farmers in the state.
The technology involves installing solar panels over farmland, allowing crops to grow while the panels generate electricity. This dual use can provide a steady source of power and a new revenue stream.
Sinha said that farmers who adopt the system could earn extra income from selling surplus electricity to the grid, while also benefiting from the shade that panels offer, which can improve crop yields in hot seasons.
The minister urged state agencies to promote the technology and support farmers with subsidies and technical assistance to make the transition smooth.
The technology involves installing solar panels over farmland, allowing crops to grow while the panels generate electricity. This dual use can provide a steady source of power and a new revenue stream.
Sinha said that farmers who adopt the system could earn extra income from selling surplus electricity to the grid, while also benefiting from the shade that panels offer, which can improve crop yields in hot seasons.
The minister urged state agencies to promote the technology and support farmers with subsidies and technical assistance to make the transition smooth.