Recording from Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | AgriVoltaics Industry Forum Europe | Language: English | Duration: 9:27 .
The CEO of Crest Farm discusses the complexities of financing in agri-PV, highlighting risks such as agricultural uncertainty, the average age of farmers, and legal complexities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the agricultural operator's capabilities, contract architecture, and governance structures for risk management. Monitoring systems must integrate agriculture-specific data for effective decision-making. Banks face challenges with agriculture due to its unpredictability and lack of proper insurance strategies. The text outlines red flags in existing models and suggests that to achieve bankability, responsibilities must be clear, risks allocated appropriately, and proper measurement and monitoring established.
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Speaker
Alessio Pinzone
CEO
ResFarm
This session will examine the financial foundations of agrivoltaics and the business models that can support long-term market growth. It will look at how projects can become economically viable in different national contexts, taking into account varying levels of policy support, market conditions and revenue structures.
The discussion will cover perspectives from project developers, investors and financial institutions, as well as the question of how agrivoltaics can create a convincing business case for agriculture. By bringing together practical project experience and financing perspectives, the session aims to highlight what is needed to move agrivoltaics from promising concept to bankable and scalable business model.
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