SolarPower Europe Unveils Digital Map of 200+ Agrisolar Projects, Totaling Over 15 GW

SolarPower Europe has introduced a new digital map highlighting more than 200 agrisolar projects across Europe, boasting a combined capacity of over 15 GW. These projects encompass both pilot and commercial ventures, integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) technology with agricultural activities.

Agrisolar involves deploying PV systems on agricultural buildings, integrating PV into irrigation systems, and utilizing agrivoltaics. The map showcases a variety of technologies, including ground-mounted PV, interrow PV, dynamic PV, overhead PV, farm rooftop PV, and solar PV greenhouses, each tailored to different agricultural needs.

Eva Vandest, Group Head of Public Affairs and Global Agrisolar expert at Amarenco, and Chair of SolarPower Europe’s Land Use and Permitting Workstream, expressed excitement about the map’s launch. She stated, “This digital map provides an overview of Agri-PV installations across Europe, illustrating the market’s development and enabling tracking of its progress. It’s clear that various installations have been built according to SolarPower Europe guidelines, offering diverse solutions to meet the agricultural sector’s needs.”

Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor on Sustainability at SolarPower Europe, emphasized the synergy between agrisolar and farming. “This map reveals how agrisolar supports crops such as vines, fruit plants, market gardening, wheat, and barley, as well as livestock farming practices including sheep grazing, cows, hens, and beekeeping,” she said. Dubina also highlighted the biodiversity initiatives in many agrisolar projects aimed at preserving and enhancing ecosystems, including tracking wildflowers and various animal species.

The map covers projects in Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, and the UK. It serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders, including solar developers, farmers, researchers, and policymakers, interested in the intersection of solar energy and agriculture. The project will continue to provide detailed insights into agrisolar developments across Europe.