Agrivoltaics offer more advantages in arid regions, new research finds

Farmers embrace solar-powered agriculture – News Stand

Staff Writer  Local farmers recently participated in a workshop focused on Agri-PV technology, a project supported by the GIZ INSPIRED Agri-PV initiative at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus. The goal was to explore how Agri-PV systems can help achieve sustainable vegetable and fruit production while also providing climate-adapted energy solutions in Namibia. The workshop attracted 95 participants, including representatives from the Mini…

Agrivoltaics offer more advantages in arid regions, new research finds

New research from France has compared the performance of agrivoltaics in Spain and the Netherlands and have concluded that the former - a dry region with high solar radiation levels - offer more technical advantages over the latter, which is characterized by abundant rainfall and lower solar radiation.A group of researchers led by Sorbonne University in France has analyzed the performance of agrivoltaic systems across three different climates – …

With the resumption of the funding programme, the country intends to specifically support the market launch of innovative technologies.After the programme, agri- and photovoltaic systems receive a subsidy of up to 25 percent on the eligible investment costs.On Tuesday, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia opened its funding programme for Agri-Photovoltaics and Floating Photovoltaics again. From now on and until the end of June 2027, funding appli…

North Rhine-Westphalia has resumed funding for agri-photovoltaics and floating PV. The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced that applications for these innovative solar projects can now be submitted. This is intended to avoid competition for land and accelerate the energy transition. Economics Minister Mona Neubaur emphasized that the state aims to double solar power production by 2030. Agri-PV enables the simultaneous agricultural use of land…