Project developer Green Power Systems Solutions (GPSS) has constructed a new agri-PV installation in Kehlen, Luxembourg. According to the planners, particular care was taken in the design phase to minimise restrictions on agricultural use. Just 2.9 percent of the land is occupied by infrastructure or rendered inaccessible, leaving more than 97 percent available for food production.
Optimal use of space
The farmer also gains a stable second income stream from agri-PV. “The system also protects crops from extreme weather and optimises land use without reducing food production,” says Patrick Witte, General Manager at GPSS.
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Inverters offer flexible deployment
The system is configured as a tracking installation with a capacity of 2 MW. The solar modules are designed to let sufficient sunlight reach the crops while feeding power into the grid. Several Piko CI 100 inverters from Kostal convert the generated DC power to grid-compliant AC. “With its high efficiency and flexible deployment, the Piko CI 100 plays a key role in optimising energy generation and ensuring reliable grid feed-in,” says George Hanna, Product Manager at Kostal. (su)
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