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© Püspök/Alex Lang

How to combine agri-PV with wind power and storage?

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The Austrian project developer and operator of green energy plants has built the first project in a whole series of hybrid generators of this type. In total, the company's offensive includes some 400 megawatts of solar power.

© EMT Valencia

Spain: EMT Valencia receives loan for 145 e-buses

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The European Investment Bank EIB is granting a loan of 69 million euros to the Valencia-based transport company EMT. With the money, EMT wants to make its own fleet of e-buses greener. The plan is to purchase 145 e-buses to replace old vehicles.

© Timo Jaworr/Baywa AG
Download the free Special Edition

Dual use of land: New special on Agri-PV

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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.

© My PV

My PV: Farmer relies on solar-electric heat supply

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A farmer in the German state of Lower Saxony uses his abundant surplus from his photovoltaic array to heat water with a heating rod. He manages completely without electricity from the grid – even in winter.

© EWS Consulting

EWS: Financing of agri-PV project by citizens completed within two weeks

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There was great interest in financially participating in the agricultural solar project in Austria. The local population in particular invested - within record time.

© Wien Energie / Raphael Faschang
PV from field and barn

Our new special for the dual harvest on farms is now online

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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.

© Fraunhofer ISE

Germany: Tenders for agri-PV are still encountering problems

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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.

© Juwi

Agri-PV: "Dual use with animal husbandry has great potential"

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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

Barbara Michalowska: “Agri-PV products designed with durability and ease of installation”

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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.

© KEM Elsbeere Wienerwald

Solar system in Austria protects berries and allows citizen participation

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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

Energy Decentral: Agri-PV has great growth potential

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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.

© Velka Botička

Energy Decentral: Successful launch of the solar offensive for farmers

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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.

© Baywa r.e./DLG
Solar power for farmers

Full programme at Energy Decentral

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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.

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Agriculture

Solar offensive for agriculture at Energy Decentral

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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.

© Kostal Solar Electric/DLG
Solar power in agriculture

Register now for an expert consultation at Energy Decentral

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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.

© AIKO
Fuerteventura

Finca La Calabaza goes solar

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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.

© Erich Burnett/Oberlin College
Scotland

Farmers Union and project developer Sens cooperate

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The National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) and project developer Iqony Solar Energy Solutions (Sens) cooperate to identify suitable sites for PV and battery projects.

© Inspectis
Fire protection

Fires in PV systems: Risk assessment and safety solutions

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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.

© Timo Jaworr/Baywa AG
Topic of the Week: Agriculture

Farmers are favourably minded towards photovoltaics

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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.

© Sun Agri
SolarPower Europe

Agrisolar: New digital map presents European projects

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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. 

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Agri-PV

Agrosolar Europe and Fibr have developed an agri-PV system with natural materials

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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.

© Goldbeck Solar
Agri-PV

Goldbeck Solar and Imwind build agri-PV park with multiple benefits

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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.

© SBP Sonne
Agriculture

Mobile agri-PV system protects young vines

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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.

© Velka Botička
Energy Decental

Meet farmers at Spotlight Solar in Hanover

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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.

© BayWa r.e.
Trade fairs

Intersolar Europe - particular focus on agricultural PV

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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.