A decade ago, farmers from South India gave up nearly 4,000 acres for one of the world’s largest solar parks. As a result of giving up their lands, they’re now struggling for survival — especially those who could not migrate and continue to live along the fenced borders of the solar park.
This docu-explainer dives into their lives today, uncovering the socio-economic impacts of such large-scale solar parks across India. We also explore what it means to ensure a fair transition for communities giving up their lands for renewable energy projects, paving the way for a more equitable future.
Production House: Whiteboard Narratives
Story – Producer: Aparna Ganesan
Videography: Jai from Studio Monkeys, Jeeva (Aerial Footage), Aparna Ganesan
Edit – Motion Graphics: Dinesh Raja from Studio Monkeys
Colour: Siva from HSL Post
Sound: Sachin Bharathvaj (Sound Mixing), R Mugesh (SFX)
Production Assistance: Jai from Studio Monkeys
This story was produced with support from Internews’ Earth Journalism Network
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