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Smallholder perspectives on agrivoltaics in Nepal: Framing adoption under constraint

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  • Eitan, Avri

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Agrivoltaic systems (AVS), which combine agricultural production with solar energy generation, are increasingly promoted as a dual-use response to land, energy, and climate pressures. Yet, in low-income, smallholder-dominated settings like Nepal, AVS uptake remains limited. Understanding how farmers perceive and evaluate such technologies is essential for inclusive and feasible implementation.

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  • Bukchin-Peles, Shira & Eitan, Avri, 2025. "Smallholder perspectives on agrivoltaics in Nepal: Framing adoption under constraint," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 230(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:230:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x25001933
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104453
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