Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Indian Farmers Embrace Solar Power for Sustainable Farming
In a village near Lucknow, farmers are using the sun to power their farms.
Instead of burning wood, they use solar panels to extract oils from plants like mint.
This new method, called CSHDU, reduces pollution and helps farmers earn more money.
The solar panels provide the energy to extract the essential oil from the crop.
It also helps with water pumping and powering homes, cutting down on costs and helping the environment.
This change is making farming easier and greener, showing a path to a better future for farmers and the planet.
The project also helps the "Make in India" program.
Farmers in Barabanki are using solar power for essential oil extraction.
This initiative is supported by CSIR-CIMAP and sponsored by Haleon UK Pvt Ltd.
The technology reduces carbon emissions and promotes sustainable practices.
Farmers report reduced labor, costs, and environmental impact.
Farmers also use solar panels for water pumping and household electricity.
- Who
- Farmers in Bandhiya village, supported by CSIR-CIMAP.
- What
- Farmers in Barabanki are using solar power to extract essential oils from crops.
- When
- The project is ongoing.
- Where
- Bandhiya (Gangwara) village, in Dewa, Barabanki, India.
- Why
- To reduce emissions, increase income, and promote sustainable farming.
- Location
- Bandhiya (Gangwara) village, Barabanki
- Technology
- CSHDU (Centralised Solar Hybrid Distillation Unit)
- Benefits
- Zero CO2 emissions during daytime, reduced costs, improved oil yield
- Sponsor
- Haleon UK Pvt Ltd
- Organization
- CSIR-CIMAP