
Jul 18, 2026
✦Business Line
Solar agriculture: The missing piece in India's sustainability journey
India built 283 GW of renewable energy capacity, but solar farming remains a challenge. The PM-KUSUM scheme, running from 2019 to March 2026, added 10,203 MW of power. While solar pumps helped many, the total target fell short. Now, agrivoltaics could boost farmer earnings, yet only 50 pilot installations exist today.