Solar Energy in Agriculture

The use of solar energy can be a revolutionary advancement for the agricultural sector, by adding value in many ways like saving precious water resources, reducing dependency on the grid, saving power costs in the long run and even becoming an additional revenue stream.

The cost of implementing and managing solar energy setup has decreased due to advancements in the industry, enabling more installations across different applications in the agricultural sector. Some of them include –

1.Solar Energy-Powered Water Pumps

2.Water and Space Heating

3.Remote Supply of Electricity

4.Solar-powered cooling systems

Benefits of using solar power in the agriculture sector

  • Saves costs incurred in power and electricity in the long run
  • Continuous supply of uninterrupted power in many cases
  • Use of renewable energy sources
  • Availability of power systems locally, even in remote locations
  • Easy management of power usage
  • Demand for electricity in agriculture is one of the largest asks for India’s power sector as irrigation systems, motors, and temperature control systems are largely undeveloped.