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CROP PRODUCTIVITY UNDER SOLAR PANELS
In 2019, Purdue began growing corn and soybeans around solar panels in Indiana; after 4 years, even the most shaded corn plots lost only 7.7 percent of their yieldPurdue University researchers have been examining how solar panels affect crop production since 2019, particularly focusing on corn and soy...- Vikram Solar to roll out first cells from 9 GW Tamil Nadu facility in December 2026Vikram Solar’s 9 GW N-type TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility in Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, is on track to begin production in Decembe...
- Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...
- In 2024, Rutgers planted soybeans between solar panels in New Jersey; the first harvest found no significant yield difference between two solar panel designsRutgers University recently performed a groundbreaking experiment on agrivoltaics to assess soybean yield productivity beneath solar panels...
- New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generationIndia's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase far...
- Delhi: Rooftop solar registrations cross 1 lakh mark; outskirts lead adoptionDelhi Power minister Ashish Sood said that the rising registration numbers were a milestone in clean energy. The adoption of solar energy s...
- Bears control sentiment. Structural changes control growth. 5 stocks from the water management spaceThere is little doubt that the market is facing some fierce headwinds. But remember this: A headwind, however fierce, can only do two thing...
- China signals intent to push back against cleantech tariffs at COP31China aims for the COP31 summit to discuss new challenges like tariffs on its clean technology. The country emphasizes the need for climate...
- 32-year-old mech engineer left his job to do organic farming in a village; now earns Rs 3 lakh profit selling wide variety of crops directly to customersJobandeep Singh left his engineering job after four months and returned to his village in Punjab to pursue agriculture as a business. He no...
- States may be nudged to go for agrivoltaic solar projectsStates have been showing a lot of interest in this and in addition to the pilot that the Centre is doing, states such as Odisha, Madhya Pra...
- California’s endangered fox is surviving inside solar farms; how a small gap in the fence could help save themThe San Joaquin kit fox has adapted to residing alongside solar panels in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Researchers discovered that a pu...
- PM-KUSUM 2.0 may be aligned with farm schemes: Renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar SarangiThe government plans to expand PM KUSUM to include incentives for modern irrigation practices among farmers. This expansion will encourage ...
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...
- China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologiesChina is proposing new export controls on twelve solar technologies citing national security concerns and greater oversight requirements. T...
- India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' bodyIndia's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditi...
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to growAn increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practi...
- In 2021, a North Carolina farmer struggling to expand his sheep business found 33 acres beneath solar panels; then landed a second solar grazing contractAlex Greer strategically utilized a program that links farmers with solar developers to enhance his sheep business. By securing grazing con...
- ReNew CEO warns China reliance puts energy transition at riskChina's dominance in solar panel production, controlling approximately 90%, poses risks to the global transition towards renewable energy a...
- China solar giants shed another 40,000 jobs last year as overcapacity persistsChina's leading solar manufacturers have cut their workforce by 21% as they continue to face financial challenges. Despite increasing deman...
- WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
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