Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 16:55 .

Global Agrivoltaics Growth and Economic Potential

The Global Solar Council is spearheading efforts to advance agrivoltaics, with participation from countries including Egypt, India, and Germany. Agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy generation with agricultural practices, is growing rapidly and is expected to expand at three times the rate of the overall solar market. Current assessments reveal that its market share may now rest between 6% to 7%, reflecting increased recognition and implementation. With approximately 2.8 terawatts of solar energy installed worldwide, accurate data collection remains crucial for further growth. The potential for agrivoltaics is significant; research suggests that using just 1% of arable land for these systems could yield 33 terawatts of renewable energy. Various applications of agrivoltaics across the globe include sheep grazing in the U.S. and vegetable cultivation in Africa, with regulatory frameworks continuously evolving. While agrivoltaic systems may face high initial costs, their long-term economic viability and sustainability benefits for farmers and rural communities necessitate additional research. Furthermore, discussions highlight the lack of specific studies on commercial crops like tobacco in agrivoltaic setups, presenting an opportunity for further exploration.

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Speaker

Jochen Hauff
Ambassador Agrivoltaics
Global Solar Council
United Kingdom

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:

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

Fruit-PV: Agronomic Considerations and Solution Scalability

Speaker

David Schuppisser
Chief Commercial Officer
Insolight SA
Switzerland

To Talk

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

Speaker

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk