Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 12:40 .

Insolight's Expertise and Innovations in Fruit-PV Agriculture

Insolight, based in Switzerland, has specialized in Agri-PV since 2020, with a strong focus on Fruit-PV, grazing, and fodder production. The company has constructed 16 plants, initiating with small-scale research units, and is currently progressing on three large-scale farming projects and an additional 100 across diverse regions. These initiatives integrate agronomic considerations with photovoltaic technology, optimizing land use for higher crop production and promoting sustainable practices. Overhead PV structures provide dual functionality, supporting agricultural activities and generating electricity while offering protections against environmental threats like frost and heat waves. Though Fruit-PV systems enjoy high social acceptance and faster project approvals, costs remain higher compared to traditional PV, presenting financial challenges due to yield concerns. Regulatory support, including subsidies, is crucial for the feasibility of these systems in agricultural contexts, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to development that benefits farmers and aligns with landscape integration.

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Speaker

David Schuppisser
Chief Commercial Officer
Insolight SA
Switzerland

Talk of session: Unlocking Dual Land Use: Scaling Agricultural PV Through Viable Business Models

Agricultural PV has been moving from pilot to scale, combining food and power production while addressing land scarcity and climate pressure. Yet large-scale deployment is still constrained as it depends on clear policy frameworks, viable business cases, and proven system concepts. Taking inspiration from global developments, this session explores Europe's market potential, diverse applications from livestock to greenhouses, and the economic drivers shaping profitable agriculturalPV projects.

This session will address:

• Agricultural PV outlook and key business enablers for scale-up
• Real-world case studies
• Progressive policy frameworks in major agricultural PV markets
• System design options and corresponding business model approaches
• Economic, technical and agricultural requirements for utility-scale projects

Further Talks of this session:

Intro + Kickoff: The Global Agrivoltaics Scale-Up: Potentials, Status and Key Business Enabler

Speaker

Jochen Hauff
Ambassador Agrivoltaics
Global Solar Council
United Kingdom

To Talk

From Gras to Sheep

Speaker

Emma Azeau
Senior R&D Advisor - AgriPower Initiative Leader
Statkraft
Germany

To Talk

From Sheep to Cows: Experience From a Cow-Pv Project in Germany and Its Potential in Europe

Speaker

Dr. Stephan Schindele
Agrivoltaics Expert

To Talk

Crop-PV: 4 Years of Agronomical Study, and Utility-Scale Perspectives

Speaker

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk