Overview of the potential and challenges for Agri-Photovoltaics in the European Union.
Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV) consists in the simultaneous use of land for both solar photovoltaic power generation and agricultural production. It is an innovative form of PV deployment that has attracted attention worldwide and now also in the EU. It is highly relevant to a range of policies, including those related to the energy transition, agriculture, environment and research & innovation (R&I), and directly supports the goals of the European Green Deal (EGD). The study also maps the current situation in relation to the definition of Agri-PV and to related standards and guidelines, and draws attention to the challenges faced by developers for implementing projects. Furthermore, it explores the synergies between the agricultural, environment and energy policies and identifies the R&D challenges. Last but not least, the report makes recommendations regarding future steps to support the expansion of Agri-PV in the EU. Continued research and development, in particular cross-cutting studies that take into account energy, crop yield and biodiversity aspects, will be essential to overcome technical challenges and ensure fully sustainable solutions for the future.
CHATZIPANAGI Anatoli;
TAYLOR Nigel;
JAEGER-WALDAU Arnulf;
2023-04-17
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC132879
978-92-68-02431-7 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 31482 EN,
OP KJ-NA-31-482-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC132879,
10.2760/208702 (online),
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