Bhubaneswar: A high-level workshop on ‘Scaling AgriPV in Odisha for Climate-Resilient Growth’ was held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.  Policymakers, energy experts, developers, and agriculture sector representatives attended the event.

Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo inaugurated the event. A report on ‘Empowering Farmers through AgriPV’ by GRIDCO Ltd. and Vasudha Foundation, Odisha State Energy Action Plan (OSEAP) web platform for long-term energy planning, two 150m Wind Resource Assessment Masts at Sonapur and Gopalpur in Ganjam, and Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreements for a 125 MW / 500 MWh BESS project across six substations were launched on the occasion.

AgriPV can drive sustainable growth

“AgriPV can boost farmers’ income while advancing Odisha’s clean energy goals, reinforcing state’s commitment to a climate-resilient, farmer-centric model under Viksit Odisha,” Singh Deo said.

Vishal Kumar Dev, Addl. Chief Secretary, Energy, highlighted Odisha’s holistic approach to energy transition through renewables, storage, and data-driven planning to meet rising demand.

Satyapriya Rath, MD, GRIDCO, said AgriPV, coupled with storage and modern planning, can drive sustainable and inclusive growth for rural communities.

The workshop concluded with technical discussions on policy, financing, and implementation strategies to scale AgriPV in Odisha.

What is AgriPV?

AgriPV (Agrivoltaics) is the simultaneous use of the same piece of land for both farming and solar power generation. By integrating elevated or vertically mounted solar panels, it allows farmers to grow crops while producing clean energy, improving water retention and protecting delicate plants from extreme weather.