The Greenbuddies team has successfully delivered a 17 MWp agrivoltaic installation that combines clean energy production with the cultivation of wheat and sugar beets beneath the panels. Watch the video, which beautifully illustrates how photovoltaics and agriculture can complement each other.
The 17 MWp installation covers an area of 28 hectares, with 90% of the land still actively used for agriculture. The project combines modern panels with single-axis solar trackers (east–west orientation). Thanks to sun-tracking technology, it achieves up to 30% higher energy yield. The structure can be tilted to a fully vertical position to allow agricultural machinery to pass through.
One of the key advantages of agrivoltaic projects is their speed. This project was completed in just 12 months, from land acquisition to commissioning, which is a significant difference compared to the usual 2–3 years. This is possible because there is no need to amend zoning plans, and agricultural land use is fully preserved. According to the development company Metavolt, agrivoltaic projects typically achieve yields of 8–22%, with a payback period of 7–14 years, depending on the type of system and subsidies.
This project was implemented by Greenbuddies for MaxSolar GmbH, and the investor was Feldwerke Solar GmbH.
