Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 4:27 .

European Agriculture and Photovoltaics: A Panel Discussion on Technology, Policy, and Market Insights from Italy, Germany, and France

The session, moderated by Dr. Stephan Schindele from BayWa r.e. AG, focuses on the agricultural photovoltaic (AQIPV) applications in Italy, Germany, and France. These countries are key players in Europe's agriculture sector. The panel includes presentations that explore various AQIPV technologies: fruit PV and elevated systems in Italy; inter-row tracking systems in Germany; and fixed-tilt solar grazing applications led by Alice Lefort for France. Each speaker has 10 minutes to present their insights within a 40-minute timeframe followed by a debate lasting 30 minutes with an additional audience Q&A segment of 15 minutes. Panelists include Stefan Meitinger from Deutscher Bauernverband e. V. discussing photovoltaics' impact on farmland policy as outlined in Copa-Cogeca's recent paper; Dr. Simone Fungipane representing iGreen Systems’ innovations within Italy’s active AQIPV market; and Dr. Djaber Berrian analyzing cost structures related to different crop-specific PV applications compared against perennial crops using tracker systems underlining political implications for policymakers managing these differences effectively.

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Speaker

Dr. Stephan Schindele
Head of Product Management Agri-PV
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

Talk of session: Agricultural PV - Applications, Technology, & Profitability

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.

Further Talks of this session:

Reflections of the Farming Sector on PV Systems in Agriculture and Forestry

Speaker

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

To Talk

Advanced Agrivoltaic Systems for Orchards, Vineyards and Olive Groves

Speaker

Dr. Simone Fungipane
CEO & Founder
iGreen Systems
Italy

To Talk

Agri-PV Design Competitiveness for Large-Scale PV Plants Amid Economic Shifts

Speaker

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

To Talk

Are Sheep Just Cheap? (Understanding the True Ecological & Economical Value of Sheep Grazing in Agri-Pv Projects)

Speaker

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

To Talk

Panel Discussion

Speaker

To Talk