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Which state announced a proposed agrivoltaics policy with a 1 GW target by 2030 in the 22 October 2026 conference update?
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BAssam
CKerala
DOdisha
Correct Answer: D. Odisha
Introduction
Renewable energy | Agrivoltaics combines solar generation and cultivation on the same land, subject to suitable project design.
Explanation
Odisha announced that it was finalising its dedicated Agrivoltaics Policy 2026 with a target of 1 GW by 2030. The proposed framework required at least 90% of project sites to remain cultivable, safeguarded farmer consent and crop insurance, and envisaged 25-year power purchase agreements through GRIDCO. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reported this during the second-day conference update. These were policy proposals and future targets at the time; 1 GW should not be described as capacity already installed. Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326832
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