Panel Discussion of the session Agricultural PV - Applications, Technology, & Profitability

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Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 45:47 .

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

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

Dr. Simone Fungipane
CEO & Founder
iGreen Systems
Italy

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

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.

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

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CEO & Founder
iGreen Systems
Italy

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Dr. Djaber Berrian
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BELECTRIC GmbH
Germany

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

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