What is agrosolar Europe?

Agrosolar Europe developed the lightweight system together with filament manufacturer Fibr. The substructure has been undergoing trials since 2023. This year, Agrosolar Europe is planning to build the first pilot project before the system goes into series production in 2026. See also: Ohio solar farm to become largest agri-PV project in the US

What are agrosolar substructures made of?

They are made exclusively from renewable raw materials. Agrosolar Europe developed the lightweight system together with filament manufacturer Fibr. The substructure has been undergoing trials since 2023. This year, Agrosolar Europe is planning to build the first pilot project before the system goes into series production in 2026.

Why should you choose agrosolar Europe?

Optimum fruit and energy harvesting, soil-friendly assembly and ensuring efficient management: All AgroSolar Europe system types are characterised by innovative technical features that make them a future-proof investment:

Could agrivoltaics take off in Switzerland?

Combining solar energy generation with the agricultural use of land, agrivoltaics represents a burgeoning trend in Europe which could take off in Switzerland if the pilot project confirms the expectations of its promoters. Insolight’s new-generation photovoltaic technology differs from conventional opaque rooftop solar panels.

Which agrosolar systems do not require steel?

The supplier of such systems Agrosolar Europe has therefore now developed a mounting system whose load-bearing parts do not require any steel at all. They are made exclusively from renewable raw materials. Agrosolar Europe developed the lightweight system together with filament manufacturer Fibr.

What is insolight & Agroscope doing in Valais?

Insolight and its partners Romande Energie and Agroscope will be building a highly innovative solar installation on Agroscope’s Conthey site in the canton of Valais with the aim of testing a new agrivoltaic solution (insolagrin). This pilot project was supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (OFEN).