Agrivoltaics, also known as agricultural co-location, is a mutually beneficial system that brings together the best of both worlds by producing low-carbon, competitive solar energy and developing agricultural production in our regions.
There are many different forms of agrivoltaics: solar panels can be installed on livestock, fruit or arable fields, while limiting land take and taking into account the challenges facing agricultural land.
The agrivoltaic projects are:
Agrivoltaic power plants:
Agrivoltaic projects enable:
The shadow created by the panels:
The presence of the panels creates:
Installation of panels:
By installing solar panels on a plot of land, you can better manage resources. Water evaporation and irrigation requirements are reduced, crops are protected, heat stress for animals is curtailed, etc. Agrivoltaics allows you to optimise natural resources while improving agricultural production.
By choosing to produce low-carbon, low-cost electricity using photovoltaic panels, you are actively helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and secure France's electricity supply.
Installing photovoltaic panels on a farm can generate additional income for over 40 years without any investment.
Photovoltaic power plants are sensitive sites. They sometimes require fencing and video surveillance. This provides farmers with useful security features to protect their crops from damage by wildlife or theft. The installation of mini weather stations can also provide access to personalised data.
