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COE AgriPV

To harness the potential of AgriPV in India and become a world leader in AgriPV, an exclusive Centre of Excellence (COE) on AgriPV, jointly led by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) and the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in agreement with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been established. The COE will focus on optimizing land use, enhancing energy efficiency, increasing agricultural productivity, and promoting sustainable rural development. In particular, the COE will work towards the development of a comprehensive rop suitability matrix specific to AgriPV systems. The COE will establish a robust framework for AgriPV operations in India, providing valuable insights, guidelines, and training opportunities to promote the widespread adoption of AgriPV systems in a sustainable and productive manner.

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Mission

To catalyze transformative advancements at the intersection of agriculture and solar photovoltaics, fostering sustainable practices that optimize land use and enhance agricultural productivity.

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Vision

To lead India's transition towards AgriPV, contributing to the nation's energy security, agricultural sustainability, and economic well-being through innovation, research, and knowledge exchange.

Core Team

Dr. C. Viswanathan

Joint Director (Research) & Coordinator, COE AgriPV

Dr. D. K. Singh

Principal Scientist & Principal Invigilator, COE AgriPV

Dr. Jai Prakash Singh

Deputy Director General

Dr. Birinchi Bora

Deputy Director (Tech.)

OUR OBJECTIVES

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Research & Development

Pioneer the development of innovative AgriPV areas, formulating a tailored rop suitability matrix, establish comprehensive guidelines, provision of technical assistance for pilot establishment, and fostering R&D collaboration within India and globally.

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Policy Review And Suggestions

Advocating for favourable policies oriented towards research, prioritize farmers' needs, focus on setting standards and specifications, and providing evidence-based recommendations aligning with diverse stakeholder interests.

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Training And Development

Capacity Buildings, Trainings, awareness and knowledge exchange in the integration of solar photovoltaics and agriculture.

Focus Areas

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Development

Project Development Advisory or Technical Advisory

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Policy

Policy Advocacy

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Training

Training and Capacity Building

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Research

Research and Development

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Project

Pilot/ Demonstration Project Set up

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Industry

Industry Collaboration/Incubation Support

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Centre Of Excellence For AgriPV In India

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), PUSA Campus, New Delhi-110012