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Crop agrivoltaic structure

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Characteristics

Presentation

Photovoltaic redevelopment solution for the rehabilitation and valorization of agricultural brownfields through installation of solar panels on fixed structures.

Land prerequisites

Land without agricultural activity and not declared under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for at least 10 years.
Minimum recommended area: 15 hectares.
Preferably flat terrain with low visibility from nearby dwellings.

Key installation points

Fixed panels with a low ground footprint to preserve as much land as possible.
Structures anchored by metal piles allowing reversibility (no use of concrete).
Layout designed to allow circulation and agricultural interventions (tractors and other farm machinery).
Consideration of biodiversity in parcel layout and management.

Benefits

Additional stable revenue from the sale of produced electricity.
Improved management and rehabilitation of land through photovoltaic redevelopment.

Useful extracts (FAQ)

Maximum occupation: in an agrivoltaic project, only 40% of the farm surface may be covered by panels.
Duration of solar power purchase agreements: 20 years (purchase tariff fixed upon completion of the grid connection application).
Connection: beyond approximately 15 km of grid connection distance, profitability may be affected due to connection costs.
Recyclability: panels consist of silicon, aluminium, glass and electrical components; recycling channels exist enabling recovery of a large share of materials (recycling rates reported >95% for some industrial streams).
Lifetime: installations can be guaranteed 20 years; panel lifespan may reach up to about 35 years depending on technologies and manufacturers.

Characteristics / technical specifications

Type of installation: fixed photovoltaic panels on metal structures (piles).
Reversibility: anchoring without concrete (metal piles) to allow dismantling and site restoration.
Ground footprint: low (design aimed at preserving agricultural space).
Target minimum area: ≥ 15 hectares.
Prior land-use condition: not declared to the CAP for ≥ 10 years.
Maximum regulatory coverage in an agrivoltaic project: 40% of the farm surface.
Duration of power purchase agreements: 20 years.
Estimated panel lifespan: up to ~35 years (common installation warranty: 20 years).
Recycling: industrial channels available (recycling rate reported above 95% for some streams).