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© University of Hohenheim/Alexander Schweiger
University of Hohenheim

Agriphotovoltaics increases agricultural yields in dry conditions

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A study by the University of Hohenheim has shown that agriculture benefits from shading the soil with solar systems, especially in dry regions. This is because less water evaporates, which the plants need.

© Gridparity
Agriphotovoltaics

Gridparity adds solutions for viticulture to its product range

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Gridparity has developed a solar system specifically for viticulture. The company is thus expanding its product range for the energy transition in agriculture.

© Research Centre Jülich/Christina Kuchendorf
Printable solar cells

Flexible and multiple uses of existing space

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Researchers not only want to further develop printable solar cells technologically. Rather, they want to provide solutions with them in order to implement different application variants.

© Fraunhofer ISE
New Fraunhofer study

Agriphotovoltaics pays off for farmers - in more ways than one

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In a study, researchers from the IÖW and the HSK in Kehl examined agriphotovoltaics economically, ecologically and legally. There are still hurdles. But above all, the technology offers plenty of opportunities for farmers.

© Elysium Solar
Agri-PV

Commerzbank finances huge agriphotovoltaic plant near Berlin

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The Agriphotovoltaic plant will produce electricity for about 19,000 households, while agricultural use of the land remains possible. It is Commerzbank's entry into the segment.

© Redtherm
Special:

How to activate agricultural areas to produce solar electricity

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The use of agricultural land for additional electricity production with photovoltaics is gaining more and more attention. Our current special shows how farmers can refine their land with solar energy. It is available to download for free.

© Jülich Research Centre/BioeconomicsREVIER/Ralf-Uwe Umbach
Agriculture:

Sunfarming builds new agri-PV systems in the Rhineland

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The project developer from Erkner near Berlin has built two new agriphotovoltaic plants near Jülich. They not only supply electricity, but also data for various research objectives.

© Malte Forstat
Announcement:

New special issues on PV for farmers published together with DLG

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Together with the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and our German sister publication photovoltaik, we are publishing two special issues on agriculture and photovoltaics. See here for more details:

© Fraunhofer ISE
Events:

Conexio organises conference on agriphotovoltaics

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From 15 to 17 June 2022, Conexio is organising a conference around the topic of agriphotovoltaics. Currently, potential speakers can submit their proposals for a presentation.

© DLG
Energy Decentral/Euro Tier:

Great interest in digital trade fair

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Despite the transfer of Energy Decentral and Euro Tier to the internet, the organisers look back on a successful fair. The virtual exhibition stands will remain online until 15 April.

© Next2Sun
Our vision:

Heiko Hildebrandt from Next2Sun: Agriculture, nature conservation and solar systems in harmony

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We at Next2Sun GmbH have been proving the practicality of our Agro-PV system for quite some time. Recently, our second Agri-PV solar park in Donaueschingen officially went into operation.

© ENdorado

Energy Decentral awards prizes for innovative solutions in agricultural operations

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Energy Decentral awards prizes to outstanding innovations for the self-supply of farms with self-generated green electricity. The application period runs until September 30, 2020.