Agrivoltaics, or Agri-PV for short, is a solar technology that makes it possible to use agricultural land for both food production and the generation of solar power. In technical jargon, this is often referred to as “dual land use“.
Although the initial costs for an agrivoltaic system are higher than those for a regular solar system because of its sophisticated installation, Agri-PV has many advantages. Besides a more efficient land use, the systems offer farmers an additional source of income. Moreover, the shade provided by the solar modules helps avoid water stress. Depending on the agricultural work to be carried out, the solar tracker systems can be used in two different modes - the standard mode of operation and the farming mode.