Agri-PV: Hand in hand for more climate resilience
Producing agricultural products and green electricity on one area – it's possible!
Agriphotovoltaic systems (Agri-PV) combine agriculture and solar power generation on the same area, offering numerous benefits for all parties involved.
Landowners benefit from secure rental income over more than 20 years, while farmers continue to generate agricultural income and can also establish a second financial mainstay by taking over maintenance of green areas.
Agri-PV is in our DNA
With over 30 years of experience in the field of renewable energies, we have a unique perspective among companies in agriphotovoltaics. We are pioneers in dual land use solutions, with a strong track record in Agri-PV and Floating-PV systems. As an internationally active project developer, we offer a comprehensive range of services for custom PV systems, from planning to operational management.
BayWa r.e. sets new standards for Agri-PV systems
Together with 16 representatives from the German agricultural, solar and research sectors, we have developed the first industry standards for agriphotovoltaics. These were adopted in May 2021 and published as DIN SPEC 91434 – 2021-05 – Beuth.de.
Our Agri-PV solutions: Overhead-PV and Interspace-PV
Each Agri-PV project is designed according to each site’s unique characteristics. Depending on your needs, we specialise in two applications of Agri-PV: overhead and interspace Agri-PV-systems.
Ground-level Agri-PV
Ground-level systems, also known as interspace PV systems, enable agricultural use between the rows of PV modules. At least 85% of the area remains in agricultural use. In addition to the rental income, a further source of income can be secured by taking over maintenance of the green areas.
Well suited for:
Forage crops, e. g. clover or alfalfa grass
Crops, e.g. low-growing cereals and potatoes
Overhead-PV
This solution makes it possible to combine livestock farming and energy production in the same area. Grazing animals such as sheep and cattle find shelter from the weather under the elevated PV modules, while the solar farm can also be used as a grazing area. Overhead-PV is also suitable for chickens.
Well suited for:
Grazing animals (cattle and sheep)
Chicken farming
Learn more about the topic of agriculture and renewable energy in our r.e. think energy podcast.
Do you have at least 30 hectares of land?
With Agri-PV, you will benefit from regular, attractive rental income, while your agricultural business gains climate resilience. By generating green electricity, you are also making a valuable contribution to the energy transition and to a future worth living.
Get in touch today and find out whether your land is suitable for Agri-PV. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Agri-PV mission
We facilitate the simultaneous production of agricultural products and solar energy on the same land.
We protect our environment and secure fertile soil for agricultural production.
We increase the resilience of farmers to the consequences of climate change.
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