Agriculture

At a family-run trout farm in eastern France, 500 kWp of Hi-MO X10 panels and 400 kVA of inverter capacity protect stock from herons while supplying aeration, cold storage and site infrastructure.

Providers, growers and researchers will convene at Château Gassies on 13 and 14 October 2026 to share the latest findings on combining crop production with solar generation across European conditions.

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 use of drones for the cleaning of agricultural solar arrays is increasing, placing new demands on cleaning agents in terms of safety, compatibility and application control.

As farms confront grid constraints and fluctuating energy use, manufacturers are engineering smart inverters that provide reliability, flexibility, and secure power for even the most demanding agricultural applications.

The event offers direct engagement with suppliers and an extensive programme focused on bioenergy, photovoltaics and energy storage.

With advances in standard PV equipment and proven mounting systems, agrivoltaics is moving beyond its experimental phase and entering mainstream deployment, explains Benjamin von Berg of Trinasolar.

On hilly terrain, solar tracker systems are faced with a unique challenge. To ensure they can truly adapt to every slope and contour, the most effective solution is to let each module table move independently, following the natural lines of the landscape.

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.

Raspberries and strawberries show distinct responses to the shading caused by overhead modules, underscoring the importance of customised system designs for optimal yields.

As lease agreements become commonplace in PV, which sites are viable and what should farmers assess before committing land?

Podcast: Elevated solar modules and solar fences are helping farmers generate clean solar power on their pastures and arable land. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV division at BayWa r.e., explains how agricultural transformation and the energy transition are interconnected, offering clear benefits for both farmers and investors. Several countries across Europe are already leading the way with large-scale agri-PV projects.

Free to download: This special issue highlights the dual use of land as a key aspect of the solar energy transition in agriculture. Alongside the latest technological developments, it also covers the emerging business models for solar installations on farmland.

Podcast (German): Valuable agricultural land can serve two purposes: as pasture or arable land and for generating clean solar power. Stephan Schindele, head of the agri-PV business unit at BayWa r.e., explains the advantages these systems offer farmers, and where the pitfalls lie.

Our new feature on solar energy for farmers explores the latest trends in agri-PV and how farms are using the sun to boost self-sufficiency. The special edition is available to download free of charge.

With a dedicated spotlight, the trade fair from 10 to 13 November 2026 will present a broad programme of practical sessions on energy use and generation in farming.

The closing date for abstract submissions for the 2026 event in Delhi has been extended to 21 April, with the option to present online also available.

Biohaus Foundation: After just over a week on the road, solar equipment has arrived at a hospital in Kamianets-Podilskyi. Funding is now needed to equip at least a dozen more hospitals this year.

Abstract submissions are now open for the Agrivoltaics World Conference, organised by Conexio PSE and scheduled for October 2026 in Delhi, with a deadline of 13 April.

Solar arrays can help preserve soil moisture and support the local water balance. Two new studies confirm the effect and show how farmers can actively manage water use through smart system design.

The agreement pairs Talesun’s global agrivoltaic project pipeline based on Alphatracker’s purpose-built trackers and structures, with installations customised to local crops and a total investment topping €700 million.

The deployment of next-generation battery systems highlights how construction sites are adapting to grid bottlenecks and emissions targets.

Air and soil temperatures beneath agri-PV systems vary with module height, a recent study has found.

The German agri-PV developer is expanding into Italy, targeting favourable regulation for dual land use and launching its first projects combining vertically mounted bifacial modules with agricultural production.

The Czech Ministry of the Environment is providing up to 30 percent funding for agri-PV systems of at least ten kilowatts, including battery storage, on eligible farmland until October 2027.