Recording from Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe | Language: English | Duration: 15:32 .
Oliver Hörnle from Fraunhofer ISE discusses a longstanding agrivoltaics project that began in 2019, emphasizing a holistic approach involving over 50 partners. The project integrates agrivoltaics into a fruit farm in Heuschlingen, which uses techniques such as rainwater collection and electricity management to enhance sustainability. Key implementations include a fast charging station for tractors and energy management systems to maximize self-consumption. Challenges include grid regulation and lengthy permitting processes. The project's success relies on continuous adaptation and collaboration, especially in overcoming administrative hurdles.
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Speaker
Oliver Hörnle
Lead of Agri-PV Working Group
Fraunhofer ISE
This session focuses on innovative approaches to energy management and automation in modern agricultural systems. Speakers will explore business models combining agrivoltaics and battery energy storage systems (BESS), as well as holistic energy planning strategies that help farms optimize energy production, consumption and resilience.
Practical insights will be provided through an integrated farm case study showcasing the combination of agrivoltaics, power management and robotics. The session will also examine the emerging role of humanoid robotics in agricultural operations and agrivoltaics environments. Together, the presentations will highlight how intelligent energy systems and advanced automation can enhance efficiency, flexibility and long-term sustainability in farming.
Further Talks of this session:
Speaker
Julien Larrère
Ferme Larrère
Speaker
Kai Ponthoff
Research Associate/Engineer
Fraunhofer IGP