Located in Zari village, near Manwath in the Parbhani District of Maharashtra, India, this 1.5 MW Agrivoltaics (APV) facility spans 5 acres. Developed as a specialized research and production site within a larger 50MW ReNew Power solar installation, the project combines high-efficiency clean energy generation with optimized agricultural production.
Metric | Value & Impact |
Panel Elevation & GCR | 4.0 m clearance height with 40% Ground Coverage Ratio (GCR) |
Project Economics | Modest ~ 25% additional capex yielding a 15–16% Expected Equity IRR 1–2% above conventional solar) |
Crop Productivity | Target crop yields of 100—125 % compared to standard open-field agriculture |
Structural Efficiency | Proprietary cable system significantly reduces foundation and column costs |
Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Bananas, Turmeric, Ginger, Chrysanthemums, and Dutch Roses.
Magai Paan (Betel leaf), Muskmelon, Watermelon, Microgreens, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes
Chrysanthemum, Dutch Rose, Tuberose, Marigold, Hibiscus
Methi and Coriander planted directly beneath low-clearance non-elevated sections.
By modulating ambient light and buffering crops against heat stress via foggers, the installation delivers an economically viable blueprint for semi-arid agrivoltaics. The integration of proprietary cable structures de-risks capital expenditure, unlocking 1-2% higher IRR for project developers while safeguarding local food production.
Explore SunSeed’s growing portfolio of agrivoltaics projects and see how our integrated approach adapts to different agricultural and energy requirements.
