Due to the lack of EU state aid approval, the special provisions of the solar package 1 for tenders for agri-PV systems have not yet been implemented in Germany. The data situation regarding the installed systems is also unclear.
Agrivoltaics is being promoted as the ideal way to combine solar power generation and agricultural use. Although it can hardly replace traditional solar parks, it offers interesting opportunities for niche applications, says Carsten Bovenschen, CEO of Juwi, in an interview.
Corab might be best known as a PV-component wholesaler based in Poland. The roots of the company lie in the production of mounting systems. Currently, the company is capable of an output of over four Gigawatt per year. One of the newest developments in mounting system techniques from Corab are agri-pv-systems. We talked about the role of this new development with Barbara Michalowska, Agri-PV Manager at CORAB S.A.
This edition of the Special, among other topics, highlights the opportunities that farmers have to utilise land for multiple purposes. You will also find information on technology, insurance and the switch to e-mobility in agriculture.
A farmer in Pyhra, Lower Austria, has covered part of his berry plantation with semi-transparent modules. This has advantages and the neighbourhood also benefits.
Gridparity surveyed visitors at the Energy Decentral. The result: smaller systems for the dual utilisation of land were the main focus of interest. This is because they have advantages compared to large systems.
The information offered by the editors of photovoltaik, pv Europe and the German Agricultural Society (DLG) on agricultural PV and self-generated electricity was very well received at the trade fair in Hanover. This shows that the need for information on photovoltaics in agriculture is huge - as is the willingness to invest.
Four days of free consultations, four days of challenging presentations and discussions on the solarisation and electrification of farms. The PV spotlight at Energy Decentral shows the diverse opportunities of the energy transition in rural areas.
Spotlight PV: DLG and photovoltaik bring the solar industry and agriculture together! At Energy Decentral in mid-November in Hanover, farmers can obtain free advice and talk to experts about specific projects.
Plan the energy transition for your farm together with the solar expert. Send your energy costs plummeting with solar power from open spaces and roofs. At the trade fair in Hanover, solar companies will be offering a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
The new Special Edition on the decentralised generation and use of solar power in agriculture has been published. It is available to download free of charge.
Finca La Calabaza, a leading organic farm in Fuerteventura, Spain, took a significant step toward sustainability with the installation of AIKO’s N-Type ABC solar modules. The project, titled Sustainable Organic Farm, was implemented by Canarias Autosostenible.
The National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) and project developer Iqony Solar Energy Solutions (Sens) cooperate to identify suitable sites for PV and battery projects.
Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.
Farmers are very interested in investing in photovoltaics. The prerequisite is often that the area can continue to be used for agriculture. Problems are still caused by legal and regulatory uncertainties.
SolarPower Europe has launched a new digital map highlighting more than 200 agrisolar projects across Europe that exceed a combined capacity of 15 GW, including both pilot and commercial projects.
Flax, carbon, wood fibres and other renewable raw materials are the materials that make up the new mounting system for agrivoltaic systems. Identify what other advantages it has.
The solar modules of the new plant in Gaweinstal in Lower Austria are installed on trackers. This means that the area can still be used for agriculture. However, the technology also has other advantages.
A solar system in a special lightweight construction will in future protect a young vine plantation at Geisenheim University in Germany. Thanks to the economical design, the entire system can be moved between different new plantings.
DLG, photovoltaik and pv Europe bring the solar industry and agriculture together: Get into direct dialogue with farmers and develop specific projects together. For the first time, Energy Decentral offers a forum for the solar offensive in agriculture.
Agricultural PV is facing a massive market ramp-up in Europe. At Intersolar Europe, visitors will have the opportunity to see a varied range of technologies, products and solutions, and to gain deeper insights into best practices and the latest developments.
BayWa r.e.'s first 54 MW agri-PV solar park in Spain is fully operational and has been connected to the local power grid. VELUX purchases the electricity via a PPA.
DLG, phoptovoltaik and pv Europe bring the solar industry and agriculture together: Get into direct dialogue with farmers and develop specific projects together. For the first time, Energy Decentral offers a forum for the solar offensive in agriculture.
To boost its sustainability, RWE is conducting a biomonitoring pilot project to study how favourable conditions for biodiversity can be created at solar farms in Poland.
Sandro Esposito, Managing Director of developer CCE Italia, comments on the strict restrictions announced by the Italian government for solar parks on agricultural land.
