Agri-PV
Agri-PV (Agrivoltaics) is an innovative land-use approach that enables agricultural or livestock activities to coexist with the generation of clean solar energy on the same land.
This creates a true win-win model, where energy generation and agricultural production actively support and reinforce each other.
Key benefits of Agri-PV
Integrating Agri-PV into your farm offers a wide range of environmental, operational and economic benefits:
Dual land use
By combining photovoltaic systems with agricultural and livestock activities, Agri-PV maximises land efficiency through a productive and sustainable dual use of agricultural land.
Additional long-term income
Agri-PV projects provide farmers and landowners with a stable, long-term source of additional income. Through land leasing, agricultural activity continues while generating predictable revenue over a 30- to 40-year period.
Reduction of water evaporation
Partial shading from solar panels reduces water evaporation, limits soil erosion and supports more efficient water use.
Protection from extreme weather
Solar panels provide protection against adverse weather conditions such as frost, hail, ice and heavy rainfall, benefiting crops, grazing land and livestock welfare.
Enhanced biodiversity
The shade and shelter created by Agri-PV structures foster favourable microhabitats, supporting biodiversity, pollinators and reducing reliance on pesticides.
Secured land and controlled access
Agri-PV sites are secured with fencing and controlled access, protecting crops, livestock and infrastructure from intrusion or vandalism.
Tailor-made Agri-PV technology
We design solutions tailored to each project based on the terrain and the needs of the farm, thereby achieving synergy between agricultural production and energy generation.
Fixed-tilt solar structures
Fixed-tilt structures support solar panels in a static position, with the inclination angle carefully defined during the design phase to optimise solar capture throughout the year.
This mounting system is widely used in both standard utility-scale solar and Agri-PV projects and can be adapted to different structural heights, allowing flexibility depending on land use, operational needs and potential agricultural or livestock activities beneath the panels.
Solar tracker systems
Solar trackers are dynamic mounting structures that rotate the solar panels throughout the day to follow the sun’s path, maintaining an optimal angle of incidence.
This system increases overall energy yield and land-use efficiency and can be deployed in both standard PV and Agri-PV projects. As with fixed structures, tracker systems can be designed at different heights to accommodate specific land conditions and, where applicable, agricultural or livestock activities.
Looking to unlock the full value of your land with a solar project?
We work with flat, rural land ideally suited for utility-scale solar and Agri-PV developments.
Benefits of Leasing or Selling Your Land to DVP Solar
- You can continue your regular agricultural or livestock activities while green energy is produced — earning additional income at the same time.
- Benefit from a fixed, long-term annual rent under a land lease agreement, independent of weather or crop yields.
- The solar panels provide shelter for livestock, protecting animals from harsh weather conditions such as heat, heavy rain, snow, or hail.
- They also protect crops: controlled shading helps reduce soil erosion, lowers evapotranspiration and lower irrigation water requirements.
- Sites are fully secured with fencing and controlled access, protecting land, livestock and infrastructure.
- Each project is carefully designed to integrate seamlessly into the local ecosystem, minimising environmental impact and supporting strong community acceptance.
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