Solar for Agriculture (Agrivoltaics)
Dual land use: crops + power generation for 20-40% higher farm revenue.
Typical System Size
100kW - 5MW per farm
Payback Period
7-10 years (plus crop revenue); subsidies in EU reduce to 4-6 years
Core Technology
Bifacial 540-600W (high ground clearance)
1. Agriculture (Agrivoltaics) Market Context
Global agrivoltaics capacity reached 14 GW end-2024, growing 30%+ YoY. France's 2023 APV Law, Italy's Fondo complementare, and US USDA REAP grants create strong subsidy framework.
2. Recommended Technology
- 1Bifacial 540-600W (high ground clearance)
- 2Vertical / tilted racking
- 3Semi-transparent modules (for specific crops)
- 4Tracker systems (single-axis)
3. Key Design Considerations
⚠️ Panel height 2.5-4m for vehicle clearance
⚠️ Row spacing for sunlight on crops (50-70% PAR transmission)
⚠️ Compatible crops: berries, leafy greens, wine grapes, livestock grazing
⚠️ Water needs reduced 20-30% (partial shade)
⚠️ Lightning protection & grounding in open fields
JUST SOLAR for Agriculture (Agrivoltaics) Projects
JUST SOLAR supplies bifacial 540-600W modules optimized for agrivoltaic installations — high ground-clearance racking partners available.