  
Sri Lanka has officially commissioned its first agricultural photovoltaic (agri-PV) pilot demonstrator in Kandy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s dual pursuit of renewable energy expansion and agricultural sustainability.
The pilot facility integrates solar photovoltaic power generation with ongoing agricultural cultivation on the same land parcel. By positioning solar panels above crops, the agri-PV installation demonstrates how farmland can be utilized concurrently for clean electricity generation and agricultural production without compromising food output.
Key Developments
- Establishment of Sri Lanka’s inaugural agricultural photovoltaic pilot site in Kandy.
- Demonstration of dual land-use frameworks combining solar energy harvesting with crop cultivation.
- Introduction of modern agri-PV testing infrastructure to evaluate crop yields and energy generation metrics.
The demonstrator project in Kandy provides a baseline testing ground to evaluate microclimatic impacts, shading tolerance of local crops, and grid integration potential, offering a scalable blueprint for future dual-use renewable installations across the country.