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Providers are designing modular, adaptable mounting systems that address the technical and agricultural demands of diverse farm operations.
Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group and BayWa r.e. have conducted a study examining the additional revenue potential of combining agriculture with photovoltaics. The study also analyses specific cash flows during the transition phase.
By combining a 30 kW solar array and a 2.5 MW biomass system, a flower producer in northern Croatia is now meeting over 70 percent of its electricity demand and heating all greenhouses sustainably.
Visitors to the world’s largest agricultural machinery trade fair left no doubt: independence from external power is now front of mind, driving momentum and raising the bar for renewable integration in modern farming.
Agri-PV systems help farmers generate renewable energy, protect crops and maintain yields against climate pressures. This feature covers core technologies, planning strategies and top service providers.
The Bavarian solar company has filed for insolvency after banks halted financing for its agri‑PV projects amid political uncertainty. Strategic investors are now being sought to secure ongoing operations.
Farmers looking to maximise both crop and solar output can now rely on Doppelernte’s digital tools, which streamline agri-PV planning and deliver practical insights for improved productivity and returns.
Raspberries and strawberries show distinct responses to agri-PV shading, underscoring the importance of customised system designs for optimal yields.
The approvals clear the way for renewable energy developer VSB to roll out two agri‑PV installations in central Italy, designed for both energy production and farming.
The new facility combines solar power generation with traditional risotto rice cultivation in northern Italy, prioritising responsible water management and the creation of an additional ecological compensation area.
Piko CI 100 inverters from Kostal ensure reliable solar power conversion in a dual-use system that keeps farmland productive
The Agrivoltaics Industry Forum Europe 2025 in Milan will explore the key factors for success in agri-PV, including revenue opportunities, construction considerations and operational strategies.
A tracking-based Agri-PV system on arable land in western Germany has delivered higher crop yields in its first season compared with a reference plot without solar modules.
Air and soil temperatures beneath agri-PV systems vary with module height, a recent study has found.
The European Solar Energy Association has put forward proposals to speed up the expansion of agrivoltaics across Europe. The recommendations were outlined at the Agrivoltaics World Conference in Freiburg.
Agricultural photovoltaics are gaining ground, but how exactly can farmers benefit from installing solar systems on arable land and grassland?
The Agrivoltaics World Conference examined the yield gains farmers can expect when installing solar systems – a major theme at this year’s event.
Most citizens would strongly prefer agri-PV over conventional solar parks, according to a recent study from the University of Bonn. What‘s more, opposition to ground-mounted solar installations becomes noticeably softer when the land is put to double duty.
The solar energy solutions company introduced a new system for vertical module mounting at the Energy Decentral trade fair. Udo Geisel, Head of Procurement, Production and Logistics, outlines the advantages of their solution.
This year’s Agrivoltaics World Conference will run from 1-3 July 2025 in Freiburg, southern Germany. Alongside the main programme, organiser Conexio-PSE is planning site visits to a range of agri-PV installations. You can also participate remotely online.
Using a small agri-PV system, the researchers want to measure the effect of roofing solar modules over vines in the south of Spain. The experiments involve several modules fitted with numerous monitoring sensors.
Farmers can mount the modules directly onto the existing weather protection. The foils and hail nets remain in place. When they are not needed, the farmer stows them beneath the modules.
The energy provider secured contracts as part of the latest Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan auction. Both agri-PV projects in the Naples region are being developed as tracker systems.
Following approval delays, construction of the tracker system only began in late 2024. The project was nevertheless completed on time and will now be subject to scientific monitoring.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems have developed an algorithm to optimise yields under solar tracking agri-PV systems while limiting electricity generation losses.
