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Agrivoltaic Research & Planning
Site-specific agrivoltaic layouts that align solar generation with crop compatibility, spacing and light requirements.
Research-driven solar & agrivoltaics · India
Advancing Solar Performance Through Climate-Responsive Agrivoltaics.
CGPA Projects combines thermal research, agro-system expertise and engineering experience to develop more productive and sustainable solar-farm solutions — tuned to specific geographical and climatic conditions.
- Discipline
- Solar & Agri
- Approach
- Research-led
- Region
- India
About CGPA Projects
A research-driven approach to productive solar land use.
CGPA Projects is a research-driven solar energy and agrivoltaics company developing climate-responsive solutions for more productive land use, agricultural compatibility and improved photovoltaic performance.
We study agrivoltaic methods suited to specific geographical and climatic conditions. Our work combines thermal research, agro-systems, engineering and project-development knowledge for existing and upcoming solar farms.
Read more about CGPA ProjectsCore solutions
What we do
Our capabilities span research, engineering and agricultural integration — brought together for practical outcomes on real solar-farm sites.
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Thermal Modelling for PV
Thermal and airflow studies aimed at reducing panel operating temperatures and improving photovoltaic yield.
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Solar-Farm Assessment & Optimization
Performance reviews and interventions for existing and upcoming solar farms across varied climatic regions.
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Agricultural & Horticultural Integration
Practical crop, land and irrigation planning combined with photovoltaic infrastructure for productive dual land use.
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Engineering & Project Consultancy
End-to-end engineering support — from concept and feasibility to implementation planning and stakeholder coordination.
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Sustainable Environmental Solutions
Climate-responsive design choices that protect soil health, water use and long-term site productivity.
Research-led differentiation
Climate first. Yield second. Land productivity throughout.
We do not treat agrivoltaics as a template. Every layout, orientation and thermal choice is a response to the site — its climate, its soil, its intended crops and the photovoltaic technology in use.
- Thermal behaviour and airflow considered from the earliest design stage.
- Agrivoltaic layouts matched to crop light and spacing needs.
- Performance framed within the operating conditions of the site — not idealised lab numbers.
Proof-of-concept statement
An estimated 5–10% potential improvement in PV output
Initial proof-of-concept results have indicated the potential for an estimated 5–10% improvement in photovoltaic output under suitable site and climatic conditions. Larger-scale trials are underway to validate performance across broader operating environments.
Actual performance may vary according to location, climate, system design, PV technology and operating conditions. These results are not guaranteed, independently certified, patented or proven at commercial scale.
Thermal
Modelling
Agro
Integration
Engineering
Discipline
How we work
Solar. Thermal. Agricultural. One integrated view.
Instead of treating each field in isolation, we build a shared view of the site so that engineering decisions, agricultural planning and PV performance reinforce one another.
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Solar engineering
PV array design, orientation, spacing and structure choices aligned with intended land use and climate.
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Thermal research
Understanding module operating temperature, ventilation and microclimate response for improved output.
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Agro-system expertise
Selecting and planning compatible crops, land management and horticultural practices for productive dual use.
Who we work with
Sectors and stakeholders we serve
From public-sector solar agencies to landowners exploring dual land use, our work is shaped by long-term collaboration with practical partners.
Government solar agencies
Public-sector programmes exploring agrivoltaic pilots and productive land-use policies.
Solar developers & operators
EPCs and IPPs pursuing improved yield and dual-use potential on new or existing sites.
Landowners & agricultural bodies
Landowners and farming organisations exploring compatible solar and agriculture integration.
Research & sustainability partners
Research groups, engineering firms and sustainability partners collaborating on applied outcomes.
Leadership & core team
Meet the full teamExperience across engineering, research and agriculture
A close-knit team bringing together decades of engineering research, agricultural practice and business-development experience.
Satish Madhukarrao Kulkarni
Founder & Director
Approximately 40 years of experience in research and development across automotive and engineering projects. Leads company strategy, technical research and the development of climate-responsive agrivoltaic and solar-performance solutions.
Manjusha Satish Kulkarni
Co-founder
Expertise in agro-product processing and agricultural value addition. Supports the integration of renewable-energy development with productive and sustainable agricultural systems.
Girish M. Kulkarni
Agriculture & Horticulture Specialist
Approximately 35 years of experience in agriculture and horticulture planning and project implementation. Contributes practical knowledge of crops, land conditions, planning and regional agricultural requirements.
Discuss a project
Let's build more productive solar farms — together.
Whether you are a solar developer, landowner, agency or research partner, we welcome conversations about climate-responsive agrivoltaics and solar performance.