Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: Français | Duration: 8:03 .

Analyse des Coûts et Régulations pour l'Agriculture Solaire en France : Impact sur le CAPEX et les Bénéfices Écologiques

The presentation discusses the implementation of agri-PV (agriculture-photovoltaic) systems, emphasizing their distinct requirements compared to general PV projects. Key criteria for these initiatives include involving a professional farmer and maintaining agricultural status per CAP policy. Five main standards are highlighted: engaging farmers in planning, adhering to national technical norms (notably complex ones like France's), ensuring animal welfare through specified freedoms, and meeting design specifications. Cost considerations involve minimum criteria such as livestock cable protection alongside additional agronomic factors like adequate food provision within the area. Expenses include fencing (€400/hectare) and water supply solutions (€90-€100/hectare). Monopile systems are favored due to efficiency despite higher initial capital expenditure (CAPEX). French regulations impact solar agriculture project costs significantly; achieving a 40% land curve ratio requires larger pitches and more cables, increasing CAPEX by 5-10%. Recommendations suggest raising photovoltaic panel heights from 80 cm to over 1 meter could raise CAPEX by up to 35%, affecting tractor operations sensitive to height changes. Despite cost challenges, solar agriculture enhances biodiversity, local acceptance while offering environmental benefits such as carbon sequestration and economic advantages via product creation and cooperation under frameworks like UECAP for sustainable development.

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Speaker

Alice Lefort
Agri-PV Product Manager
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

Talk of session: Agricultural PV - Applications, Technology, & Profitability

Interest in agricultural PV is growing across Europe - not just among policymakers but also among farmers, as it enables efficient land use, creates new revenue streams, and can even boost yields for certain crops. Despite its vast business potential and growing market, agricultural PV remains in its infancy, primarily due to high costs and legislative constraints. This session will provide: Overview of the latest progress in agricultural PV across Europe - from use case to technology Insights into policy support and regulatory developments Updates on biodiversity considerations in agricultural PV projects Economic viability analysis of different agricultural PV applications.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Stephan Schindele
Head of Product Management Agri-PV
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

To Talk

Reflections of the Farming Sector on PV Systems in Agriculture and Forestry

Speaker

Stefan Meitinger
Policy Officer for European Agricultural Policy
Deutscher Bauernverband e. V.
Germany

To Talk

Advanced Agrivoltaic Systems for Orchards, Vineyards and Olive Groves

Speaker

Dr. Simone Fungipane
CEO & Founder
iGreen Systems
Italy

To Talk

Agri-PV Design Competitiveness for Large-Scale PV Plants Amid Economic Shifts

Speaker

Dr. Djaber Berrian
Expert / Deputy Head of Innovation & System Design
BELECTRIC GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Panel Discussion

Speaker

To Talk