Egypt Combines Solar Panels With Desert Farming

Times of India - India · india

Egypt is piloting an innovative agrivoltaics system in its desert regions, placing solar panels above crops. This approach, tested at Habiba Farm in South Sinai, aims to generate renewable electricity while reducing water evaporation by 20% to 30% due to the partial shade provided. The project seeks to overcome challenges of intense heat and water scarcity in desert agriculture. A larger installation is planned to assess the model's wider applicability beyond the initial demonstration site.