VOEN & Fraunhofer ISE piloted agri-PV modules in Baden orchards

Fraunhofer ISE and VOEN Vöhringer GmbH tested VOEN e-crops agri-PV system on cherry orchards in Berg using lightweight modules and existing net structures.

By Prudhvi Rani 09 Apr 2025 in Tech Bytes EMEA Bytes

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VOEN e-crops project integrated solar modules into cherry nets at the Vöhringer farm without replacing weather protection. Image Source: Fraunhofer ISE

Scientists at Fraunhofer ISE and VOEN Vöhringer GmbH & Co. KG has developed lightweight photovoltaic modules for integration with weather protection systems used in special crop cultivation. These modules weighed under 5 kilograms per square metre and provided an output of up to 420 kilowatts per hectare. A pilot plant was installed over cherry trees at Vöhringer fruit farm in Upper Swabia using existing substructures. The concept aimed to reduce construction and installation costs compared to traditional agri-PV systems. It maintained existing weather protection while allowing for module storage when not in use. Module performance and crop yield were set to be evaluated through 2025. The system supported dual land use, with cooling effects enhancing electricity generation and simulations ensuring minimal crop shading. The project received funding from the Baden-Württemberg State Ministry via the Invest BW programme.

#Germany #AgriPV #VOENVoehringerGmbH #FraunhoferISE

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