AgriPV Solar in Agriculture
Agrivoltaic or AgriPV refer to the integration of solar PV projects within an agricultural activity.
It combines a variety of business models, co-designed between solar and the agricultural sectors such as AgriPV systems, the deployment of PV on the roof of agricultural buildings or powering agricultural machinery with solar power.
Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Higher temperatures, water scarcity, new pests, or extreme weather events endanger the resilience of our agri-food systems.
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Protection against extreme weather conditions
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Reduction of evaporation / increase of soil moisture
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Improvement of the ecosystem
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Increased electricity production and efficiency
AGRI - PV TYPE | TYPE OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY |
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Ground PV: | Grazing, Beekeeping, Gardening |
Vertical PV plant: | Grazing or gardening |
Fixed Shades (elevated): | Field crops, Viticulture, Arboriculture, Breeding, Grazing |
Dynamic Shades (elevated): | Viticulture, Arboriculture, Gardening, Horticulture |
PV Greenhouses: | Arboriculture, Gardening, Horticulture |
PV on Building: | Breeding, Storage, Agricultural Machinery |
Floating Power Plant: | Fish farming, Ponds |
Other Agri-PV solutions: | Irrigation Pumps, Machinery |
Compatible with:
Horticulture, floriculture and aquaculture
Compatible with:
Sheep grazing, horticulture, beekeeping, and biodiversity regeneration
Compatible with:
Grazing, horticulture and viticulture