Research fellow: Kavitha Yarlagadda
Affiliation: Researcher and Author
Research Context:
In Andhra Pradesh and beyond, farmers are adopting solar-powered cold storage systems to help prevent post-harvest losses, reduce transportation costs through on-site storage, and improve incomes. Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are playing a key role in the adoption of cold storage through models for owning, leasing, or sharing to make it affordable for farmers. Experts say decentralised renewable energy can boost the adoption of solutions that can strengthen livelihoods and reduce emissions. But scaling these solutions will require stronger policy, better financing, and increased awareness. This article has been published by Mongabay.