AGRI-PV

The achievement of climate neutrality by 2050 will necessitate a deep transformation of our economy, society, and natural environment. In this context, managing a successful transition to a 100% renewable energy system and towards a more sustainable agri-food system will be essential

Agricultural photovoltaics (“Agri-PV”) offers an opportunity to enable the achievement of both the sustainable agriculture and clean energy transitions. Agri-PV refers to the combination of agricultural infrastructure with photovoltaic installations.

This way, solar contributes to make agriculture more sustainable, competitive, and resilient to climate change. Furthermore, it is fully beneficial to farmers, with whom the solar sector is working to improve agricultural yields while simultaneously generating clean electricity.

 

Through the Agri-PV Workstream, SolarPower Europe is actively contributing to increase the sustainability of Europe’s agricultural system. Among others, we are developing the answers to the following questions:

  • How can the synergies between solar pv and sustainable agricultural practices be maximised?
  • What role can solar play in the future Common Agricultural Policy and within the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans for Rural Development?
  • What is needed to ensure the sustainability of Agri-PV projects, from an agricultural, financial, and environmental perspective?

Join SolarPower Europe’s Agri-PV Workstream

The aim of the Agri-PV workstream is to boost the deployment of Agri-PV solutions across Europe by shaping the EU’s agricultural and energy policy agendas.

If you are interested in joining this  workstream, contact Miguel Herrero Cangas

Objectives:

  • Mainstream Agri-PV within the EU’s agriculture agenda including the Farm to Fork Strategy.
  • Ensure the revised Common Agricultural Policy enables the growth of the Agri-PV market across Europe.
  • Foster the deployment of Agri-PV in EU islands through the Clean Energy for EU Islands initiative
  • Highlight the unique role of Agri-PV within the EU’s updated Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
  • Share knowledge and best practices for the development of Agri-PV projects across European markets.
  • Work to find a common definition of Agri-PV that enables the development of sustainable Agri-PV infrastructure, practices, and policies across Europe.
  • Create business opportunities for Agri-PV developers by bringing together European energy, agriculture, and rural development communities.

Deliverables:

  • Agri-PV Briefing and Factsheet
  • Technical and Regulatory Best Practices Guidelines for Sustainable Agri-PV
  • Workshops with EU and national policymakers on Agri-PV support measures

"Agri-PV is a magnificent opportunity for both the solar and agricultural sectors. By working together, we can fully tap into the synergies that will make Agri-PV a win-win solution for all stakeholders."

Eva Vandest, Head of Public Affairs

Chair of the Agri-PV Workstream 

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Resources
Reports

Digitalisation & solar in emerging markets

On 6th November at Digital Solar & Storage 2019, SolarPower Europe’s Emerging Markets Task Force and Digitalisation & Solar Task Force launched a joint report,

05/11/2019

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The potential of Agri-PV in Africa

SolarPower Europe in collaboration with GET.invest – a European programme supported by the European Union, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria – will present the potential of Agri-PV for African markets and lessons learnt from other regions which have successfully implemented this innovative solution.

Solar & Multiuse Farming

Solar development and agricultural use can exist not only side-by-side, but increasingly are found together.

Agrivoltaics provide mutual benefits across the food–energy–water nexus in drylands

The vulnerabilities of our food, energy and water systems to projected climatic change make building resilience in renewable energy and food production a fundamental challenge. We investigate a novel approach to solve this problem by creating a hybrid of colocated agriculture and solar photovoltaic (PV) infrastructure

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How Agri-PV can support the EU clean energy transition in rural communities

The European Green Deal sets out to achieve a full transformation of our economy, society, and natural environment. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed that ensuring a climate-friendly food and agricultural system will be at the core of the European Green Deal, creating a unique opportunity for the development of agricultural photovoltaic installations known as Agri-PV.

European agrivoltaics

According to SolarPower Europe, local agriculture and solar energy could become the engines of a sustainable European economy. The trade body has created a task force, led by French independent power producer Amarenco, that aims to place agrivoltaics at the top of the European agricultural policy agenda, while also establishing global standards for the segment.

Europe Puts Focus On Floating Solar & Agrivoltaics

SolarPower Europe is a new trade group that is promoting agrivoltaic technology. “Solar energy and agriculture can go hand in hand,” said Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe tells PV Magazine.

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