SolarPower Europe has introduced a new digital map showcasing over 200 agrisolar projects throughout Europe, with a combined capacity exceeding 15 GW. This includes both pilot and commercial projects.

Agrisolar, which refers to the integration of solar photovoltaic projects within agricultural activities, encompasses the installation of PV systems on the roofs of agricultural buildings, integration into irrigation systems, and agrivoltaics. The map showcases a diverse array of technologies, including ground-mounted PV, interrow PV, dynamic PV, overhead PV, farm rooftop PV, and solar PV greenhouses, all designed to support various agricultural operations.

Eva Vandest, Group Head of Public Affairs, Global Agrisolar expert at Amarenco, and Chair of SolarPower Europe’s Land Use and Permitting Workstream, expressed enthusiasm about the initiative. She highlighted that the digital map, which provides an overview of Agri-PV installations across Europe, aims to illustrate the market's current development and facilitate tracking its progress.

Vandest emphasized that various types of installations have been constructed in accordance with SolarPower Europe guidelines, promoting a wide array of solutions to meet the diverse needs of the agricultural sector.

Lina Dubina, Policy Advisor on Sustainability at SolarPower Europe, noted that the map demonstrates how agrisolar and farming can work together to support a variety of crops, including vines, fruit plants, market gardening, wheat, and barley. She also mentioned that agrisolar can be integrated with livestock farming practices such as sheep grazing, cows, hens, and beekeeping.

Dubina further pointed out that many agrisolar projects featured on the map include biodiversity initiatives aimed at preserving and enhancing ecosystems, such as tracking wildflowers and various animal species, highlighting the environmental benefits of agrisolar integration.

The map offers a detailed overview of projects across Switzerland, France (including its overseas regions), the Netherlands, Lithuania, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, and the UK. It serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders interested in the integration of solar energy and agriculture. This ongoing project aims to deliver the most comprehensive overview of agrisolar projects in Europe, benefiting solar developers, farmers, researchers, and policymakers.