Exploring the integration of solar energy and agriculture for sustainable growth: A systematic literature review
Nistha Mittal & V. P. Ahlawat
What the paper says
The agricultural sector contributes significantly to the world’s increasing carbon emissions, and governments have framed policies and regulations to lessen the effect of climate change and encourage sustainable growth. To diminish carbon emissions, utilizing renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, in agriculture is a key measure that supports the triple helix model of sustainability, which focuses on environmental, social and governance (ESG). This study intended to deliver a complete overview of the prevailing literature to emphasize the significance of integrating solar energy with agriculture for sustainable growth. We conducted a systematic literature review of 173 articles from 1986 to 2024 and identified four major themes: energy–agriculture nexus, benefits and challenges; SPV and sustainability; different applications of solar power in agriculture and factors influencing it; and transition towards agrivoltaics. This study also enhanced existing literature reviews by showing direction in several key areas such as utilizing solar energy to address social issues, evaluating the economic aspects of integrating solar power into agriculture, facing real-world challenges encountered by farmers and employing diverse research methodologies to gain a comprehensive understanding of this interdisciplinary field.
Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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