Nikunj Usadadia
Research Officer – Action Research
Nikunj Usadadia is currently focusing on solarization of agriculture, where he executes and designs field pilots and research on solar irrigation and agrivoltaics across India. With a background in Energy Systems (Solar) as a gold medalist from PDEU, Usadadia has extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, policy research and implementation of solar photovoltaic interventions in agriculture. He has contributed to multiple national and international research initiatives, published articles on solar irrigation and agrivoltaics and presented at global platforms including the Agrivoltaics World Conference. Usadadia’s work centers on advancing farmer-centric renewable energy solutions for climate-resilient rural development.
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Latest news for Nikunj Usadadia
IWMI’s field innovations draw attention at the national farmers’ fair in India
At the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav exhibition, IWMI showcased agroecological, biochar and solar farming models to boost farmer incomes and resilience ...
Latest publications by Nikunj Usadadia
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Solar Pumps as Micro-Enterprises for Women Leveraging Bihar’s Self-Help Groups for Equitable Irrigation Access
International Water Management Institute | June 6th, 2025
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Farmer Producer Organizations as Solar Entrepreneurs: The Case for Solar Pumps as Business Investments
International Water Management Institute | June 6th, 2025
