Can PV systems be integrated with agriculture production?

Integration of PV systems with agriculture production could be one of the sustainable approaches by employing improved land productivity. This can eradicate the growing land use competition and astonishing demand for energy and food in a country. Thus, ‘APV’ indicates that by sharing the same land and light, energy and food both can be produced.

What is agrivoltaics?

Agrivoltaics fits under this heading, combining renewable energy with food systems, therefore touching on energy, food, agriculture and rural policies. A thorough review of ongoing research would shed light on the challenges being currently investigated especially those aiming at developing synergies between the food and energy sectors.

What is agriphotovoltaics (APV)?

The coexistence of agricultural land and solar photovoltaics (PV) can be named Agriphotovoltaics (APV). APV concept was developed two decades ago however its actual implementation is happening nowadays. APV directly solves SDGs 7, and 11 by generating benevolent renewable energy without damaging the land and keep producing food for people.

Could agrivoltaics help the EU achieve 720 GW direct current?

Combining farming and solar photovoltaic electricity production – known as agrivoltaics - on a mere 1% of EU utilised agricultural area (UAA) could help to surpass the EU’s 2030 targets - 720 GW direct current - for solar energy generation.

Can agrivoltaics be supported by EU R&D?

Agrivoltaics could be supported by EU R&D on crops (e.g. identification of suitable crops [35, 36] and the impact on yields and profitability [12, 19, 37-40]) and through the demonstration of different PV concepts [1, 14-17].

What are the advantages of agrivoltaic systems?

Agrosolar uses only renewable raw materials for its substructures. 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 circular economy and sustainability are becoming increasingly important in agriculture.