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Solar energy the fastest growing technology in Europe

May 13, 2025 ryansheehanrts

In 2024, solar installations in EU member states generated a total of 304 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity, marking a 22 percent increase compared to 2023. This outpaced coal-fired power plants, which produced only 269 TWh. For the first time, photovoltaics surpassed coal, which has now dropped to sixth place, behind nuclear, wind, gas, hydroelectric and solar power in terms of generation.

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47 percent green electricity in the mix

All in all, the energy transition in the electricity sector made excellent progress last year. All green electricity plants together supplied 47 percent of the electricity in the EU. That is immense growth. In 2019, the share of renewables in the electricity mix was 34 percent. In contrast, fossil-based electricity production fell from 39 percent to a historic minimum of 29 percent in the same period. This naturally also has an impact on CO2 emissions in the electricity sector, which have fallen significantly as a result.

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Expansion accelerating

Analysts at Ember attribute this shift partly to the EU Commission’s Green Deal, which is showing early success in boosting electricity generation from renewables. However, they caution that while progress in the first half of the decade has been notable, further acceleration is required to meet 2030 targets. As stated in their report, “More flexibility and intelligent electrification are essential to sustain the rapid growth of solar energy.”

Gas consumption down

Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and the costly imports of LNG from the USA, gas consumption in Europe’s energy industry has decreased for the fifth consecutive year. This trend comes even as electricity consumption saw a slight increase. Over the past five years, total gas consumption has dropped by 20 percent, with one third of these savings achieved by the energy industry.

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59 billion euros saved

The energy transition is now also showing financial success. This is because fewer imports of fossil fuels are required – above all natural gas, crude oil, coal and uranium. To become more independent, the increased production from wind power and photovoltaics alone has saved imports of natural gas and coal worth 59 billion euros. To become even more independent, however, it is necessary for the EU states to continue to drive forward the expansion of wind power and solar energy. The analysts warn that there is currently a risk that the expansion of these technologies will decline despite their competitiveness.

You can find the complete European Electricity Review 2025 on the Ember website. (su)

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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Energy transition pioneers shortlisted

March 21, 2025 ryansheehanrts

The generation of electricity from solar and wind power continues to grow rapidly, and production costs are already extremely low. When it comes to ensuring a comprehensive, safe and renewable 24/7 energy supply, the key challenges lie in the intelligent integration of renewable electricity into the energy system using digitalization and flexibilization solutions. This also includes the massive expansion of battery and energy storage solutions. The mobility sector has a vital role to play in global decarbonization. And above all else, the energy transition is a global task. The five categories recognized within The smarter E AWARD mirror this complex situation.

Modules for new surfaces and integration

The finalists in the Photovoltaics category thoroughly reflect current trends and challenges. Conventional PV modules may have become far more powerful and efficient in recent years, but available space remains a limiting factor when it comes to expanding photovoltaics. Technical developments are therefore trending towards innovations that make previously unused surfaces accessible for PV systems, such as particularly lightweight PV modules or PV modules with very high bifaciality that are suitable for vertical installations. Vertical installations are interesting options, both in an agricultural context and for infrastructure (such as noise barriers). Current trends in the inverter field are aimed at integrating more grid support and safety features, particularly in the commerce and industry sectors as well as for ground- mounted PV systems. Good examples of this include a power supply with phase accuracy, the option to connect to weak grid nodes, grid-forming functionality and enhanced monitoring of cooling or insulation resistance.

Finalists in the Photovoltaics category

7Secondsolar (South Africa) with its AUTOPV planning software solution

Aevy (Norway) with its Aevy asset management platform

Aiko Energy (China) with its ABC INFINITE PV module

Anhui Huasun Energy (China) with its Kunlun Series Ultra-high Bifaciality HJT solar module

LONGi Solar Technology (China) with its Hi-MO X10 module

MBJ Solutions (Germany) with its MBJ Sunlike Lab solar simulator

Seaward Electronic (UK) with its PV:1525-IV testing device

Sungrow Power Supply (China) with its SG350HX-20 string inverter

Sunmaxx PVT (Germany) with its Sunmaxx PX-1 combination module

Weidmüller Interface (Germany) with its PV Inline lightning and overvoltage protection

Current trends in storage technology

This year’s submissions in the Energy Storage category show that many manufacturers have taken installation challenges into account. In the residential storage sector, there is a trend towards systems that can be stacked in a modular fashion and that, therefore can connect with each other automatically. The number of devices suitable for outdoor use is also increasing. Manufacturers are increasingly commissioning industrial and large-scale storage systems and delivering them ready for installation. The trend in cell chemistry is moving strongly towards iron phosphate. Interconnection effort and costs are reduced by individual cells that are becoming increasingly larger. The market for 4h storage is becoming more significant for battery containers, and many containers have a maximum charge/discharge rate of 0.25C. Many systems use artificial intelligence for fault detection and energy management. SiC-based power electronics are increasingly being used to increase efficiency and reduce volume. System safety remains a focus and is being improved by the increased use of arc detection and multi-level safety concepts at the various system levels.

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Finalists in the Energy Storage category

CMBlu Energy (Germany) with its Organic SolidFlow Battery storage system

EcoFlow (China) with its PowerOcean DC Fit residential storage system

EVE Energy (China) with its Mr. Big battery cell

Huawei Technologies (China) with its ESS LUNA2000-215-2S10 storage system

Hydrostor (Canada) with its A-Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) system

p&e power&energy (Germany) with its Scalable Cell Level Power Electronics Platform inverter system

SAMSUNG SDI (South Korea) with its U8A1 UPS solution

SOL Research (Germany) with its Powerstation 2.500

Sungrow Power Supply (China) with its PowerTitan 2.0 large-scale storage system

Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology (China) with its Power 6.25 MWh 4h BESS battery container

Products and solutions for electromobility

The large number of submissions in the E-Mobility category relating to solar carport solutions is particularly striking. This is a consequence of changes in the law regarding carports for large parking lots. The industry is responding with a comprehensive offering. High-current, high-voltage charging, especially in connection with the new MCS charging standard, is once again proving to be a driver of innovation. Special electrical safety components are now being developed specifically for the new requirements. Another trend is the use of PV on commercial vehicles that allows for the surface of a trailer to be utilized for additional power generation.

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Finalists in the E-Mobility category

Cable-Sherpa (Austria) with its Cable-Sherpa cable management

DEHN (Germany) with its DEHNguard M DC ACI 1250 FM power protection switch

Etecnic (Spain) with its EVcharge Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform

Friedrich (Germany) with its URBANROOF parking lot canopy

GoodWe (China) with its Vela Series Residential Solar Carport

Hive Power (Switzerland) with its Hive Power FLEXO Smart Charge SaaS solution

SAMSUNG SDI (South Korea) with its No Thermal Propagation Technology battery concept

Schaltbau (Germany) with its C330 high-power DC contactor

Shenzhen Kehua Hengsheng Technology (China) with its EV3102-040K-HR-UC SiC charging module

OPES Solar Mobility (Germany) with its O.Motion matrix solar module series

Digital integration is key

The products and solutions submitted in the Smart Integrated Energy category vividly illustrate the intricacy and complexity of one of the key challenges facing the transition to tomorrow’s climate-neutral energy world. For the energy transition to be a success, electricity from renewable sources must be integrated into the energy system in a comprehensive and smart way, in more and more locations and at all grid levels.

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Finalists in the Smart Integrated Energy category

FENECON (Germany) with its FEMS FENECON energy management system

meteocontrol (Germany) with its mc Assetpilot

fleXality (Germany) with its AI-based fEnOMS software solution

Sungrow Power Supply (China) with its Stem Cell Grid Technology grid-forming inverter technology

Toscano (Spain) with its COMBI-PRO-MAX switching solution

Utiligize (Denmark) with its integrated Forecast & Investment platform

Zählerfreunde (Germany) with its white label energy management SaaS solution for utilities

The energy transition is being addressed worldwide

The finalists in the Outstanding Projects category provide excellent examples of how the energy transition, humanity’s major challenge, is being tackled across the globe. The spectrum ranges from large-scale green hydrogen production and large storage projects that ensure a steady supply of ever greener electricity, to the use of public institutions to generate solar power and projects providing cooling energy for food.

Finalists in the Outstanding Projects category

Beijing HyperStrong Technology (China) with its Beijing Siyuanqiao Integrated Charging Plus Storage Station Project

Beijing HyperStrongTechnology (China) with its 250 MW/1,000 MWh energy storage project in Santanghu

CyberGrid (Austria) with its Theiß Hybrid Storage System

Electricity Authority of Cyprus (Cyprus) with its installation of PV systems in 405 public schools

GIZ Indonesia (Indonesia) with its off-grid Solar Ice Maker project for fishing communities

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology – KIT (Germany) with its BiFlow hybrid storage system project

LONGi Solar Technology (China) with its 3000 Nm³/h Electrolyzer in Hydrogen-Rich Blast Furnace Smelting project

Phaesun (Germany) with its BeCool: Clean Cooling for Markets in Kenya project

Sungrow Hydrogen (China) with its Low Carbon Institute Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project

Xiamen Ampace Technology (China) with its energy storage project integrated into a high-voltage transformer station in Chile

The smarter E

Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions – that is the goal of The smarter E, the world’s leading alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. The aim is to create a future-oriented energy world by shining a spotlight on renewable energies, decentralization and digitalization as well as cross-industry solutions from the electricity, heat and transport sectors for a sustainable 24/7 energy supply. This global event series unites four exhibition brands: Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and EM-Power. They all serve as platforms for presenting innovations that help move the energy industry forward. (hcn)

Further information on The smarter E can be found at: www.thesmartere.com

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Optimizing C&I rooftop solar projects:

March 19, 2025 ryansheehanrts

The European C&I solar market is expanding rapidly, with top markets like Germany, France, and Italy driving significant capacity growth. By 2030, the sector is expected to more than double, offering both opportunities and challenges for solar developers. Efficiency and accuracy are crucial to meet this growing demand. Discover how PVcase Roof Mount automates and optimizes C&I rooftop solar development while overcoming key obstacles.

C&I solar challenges

80% of rooftop solar projects experience delays due to design and installation inefficiencies. Let’s have a look at the key stallers:

1. Complex roofs and shading. Unlike traditional flat roofs, C&I buildings feature varying slopes, orientations, and obstructions such as chimneys, skylights, HVAC units. These factors make maximizing solar coverage while minimizing shading losses difficult.

2. Stringing and cabling. Manually designed electrical layouts with improper stringing often lead to energy losses, higher material costs, and installation inefficiencies.

3. Lack of accurate early-stage energy simulations. Imprecise yield calculations can lead to inaccurate project ROI estimates. Miscalculations in expected solar performance may arise from inconsistent or overly simplified shading and irradiance models.

Meet the growing demand and tackle C&I rooftop obstacles

In a competitive market with multiple companies bidding on projects, precision, speed, and optimization are vital. PVcase Roof Mount helps maximize layout efficiency and streamline the C&I rooftop design process. How can this solution help you meet demand and address common challenges?

1. 3D design. PVcase Roof Mount works in AutoCAD, offering precise module placement, roof modeling, and measurement. It provides a 3D project view, enhancing visualization of complex layouts compared to traditional 2D tools.

2. Advanced shading analysis. Ray-tracing-based shading analysis simulates year-round sunlight exposure in hourly increments, providing precise irradiance and shading data to enable optimal panel placement and stringing.

3. Automated electrical design. PVcase Roof Mount’s stringing algorithms enable engineers to generate optimized string layouts in minutes instead of hours. The automated cable tray and cabling feature simplifies wire routing, and reduces material miscalculations and voltage drop risks.

4. Early-stage energy simulation. The software conducts energy yield assessments during the design process, eliminating manual data transfers and providing faster, more accurate simulations compared to other tools.

Bottom line

PVcase Roof Mount empowers developers and engineers with state-of-the-art design tools. It enables users to master complex geometries, optimize electrical layouts, and deliver high-performance solar installations faster than ever.

Companies using PVcase Roof Mount report:

80% faster design time.
85% quicker stringing and cabling optimization.
Streamlined workflows and reduced delays.

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How to succeed on the path to regenerative and sustainable agriculture

February 10, 2025 ryansheehanrts

The dual use of arable land for food and solar power production not only provides farmers with greater sustainability, but also with substantial profits. Analysts from Boston Consulting and agri-PV experts from Baywa r.e. have looked at how this dual use can support farms in their transition to renewable agriculture.

Agri-PV finances the transition

The result: photovoltaics can play a key role in helping the transition to more sustainable land usage. Just the financing of this transition is easier in combination with photovoltaics. The analysts looked at three different sizes of farms to see all the financial benefits they could expect from combining sustainable agriculture and photovoltaics.

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Farmers benefit in the long run

The figures speak for themselves. A medium-sized farm can generate additional annual profits of between 55,000 and 75,000 euros in the long term with so-called regenerative agriculture. It even has an impact on small farms. Analysts forecast additional profits of between 15,000 and 17,000 euros in the long term. These benefits will be somewhat lower in the first few years – not least due to the necessary investments. These additional profits increase all the more in the following years. Agri-PV in particular can provide farmers with financial support when transitioning.

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Three different farms analysed

In the study, the authors initially describe what agri-PV is and the advantages of solar systems for agricultural land. In the second part, they describe the cash flows in the phase of transition to regenerative agriculture. They looked at three different farms in Germany as examples. On the one hand, there is the small farm with 25 hectares of arable land and 25 hectares of grassland. A medium-sized farm with 200 hectares of arable land and 100 hectares of grassland was included in the analysis. There is also a large arable farm with 1,000 hectares of land.

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Business models analysed

These three different farms have different business models for utilising solar power. For example, self-consumption is possible for all farms, although this only makes sense for a smaller farm without a partner. The use of the feed-in tariffs or market bonuses is also possible for all farm sizes, while the direct power purchase agreement (PPA) is particularly interesting for large agricultural enterprises.

You can find the complete study on the Boston Consulting Group website. (su)

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Solar energy is the fastest growing technology in Europe

January 23, 2025 ryansheehanrts

Photovoltaics were the fastest growing source of electricity in Europe in 2024. The installed solar power systems now supply more energy than the coal-fired power plants still in operation. This is one of the findings of the latest European Electricity Review by the Berlin-based institute Ember, which specialises in the decentralised energy transition.

Photovoltaics: 22 percent more than in 2023

Solar installations in the EU member states produced a total of 304 terawatt hours of electricity in 2024. This is an increase of 22 percent compared to 2023, while coal-fired power plants only generated 269 terawatt hours. This means that, for the first time, photovoltaic generators produced more than the once third-largest power generation technology in Europe. Coal-fired power plants are now only in sixth place behind nuclear power, wind power, gas-fired power plants, hydroelectric power plants and photovoltaics – in that rank order.

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47 percent green electricity in the mix

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Further accelerated expansion

The analysts at Ember attribute this development among other things to the EU Commission’s Green Deal, which is bringing initial success, at least in terms of electricity generation. However, the analysts warn: ‘While progress in the first half of the decade has been impressive, an acceleration is still needed between now and 2030,’ they wrote in their report. More flexibility and intelligent electrification are needed to maintain the strong growth of solar energy.

Gas consumption dropped

Considering Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine and the expensive supplies of dirty LNG fracking gas from the USA, it is also interesting to note that gas consumption in the energy industry has fallen for the fifth year in a row – despite a slight increase in electricity consumption. Overall, gas consumption in Europe has fallen by 20 percent over the past five years. One third of these savings were realised by the energy industry.

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59 billion euros saved

You can find the complete European Electricity Review 2025 on the Ember website. (su)

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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications can now be submitted

November 7, 2024 ryansheehanrts

The winners will be announced and presented with their awards at an official ceremony on the eve of The smarter E Europe on May 6, 2025 at Messe München.

The categories of the competition demonstrate the diversity and the interconnectedness of the four sub-exhibitions Intersolar, ees, Power2Drive and EM-Power as well as the role of The smarter E as the leading platform in the industry’s key areas.

More about The smarter E Award 2025

The five award categories

The world of energy and mobility is undergoing fundamental and dynamic change, with a focus on deeper and smarter integration of technologies and sectors. The five categories of The smarter E AWARD are a tribute to this diversity and complexity:

Photovoltaics: The Photovoltaics category recognizes “classic” innovations in the solar industry – from solar cells and modules to PV components, mounting and tracking systems, and production technologies.

Energy Storage: Experts are calling this the decade of energy storage, which is a cornerstone of our climate-neutral 24/7 energy supply. For this reason, the Energy Storage category recognizes exceptional innovations in the storage industry – from energy storage technology and components to battery production technologies.

E-Mobility: The mobility sector is key to the success of the energy transition. Prizes in the E-mobility category honor innovations and projects that move the mobility transition forward, especially in the areas of charging infrastructure, intelligent charging solutions, e-vehicles, mobility services or traction batteries.

Smart Integrated Energy: The Smart Integrated Energy category recognizes technologies and solutions for intelligent energy management and cross-sector use of renewable energies in a holistic and flexible system. The focus lies on grid infrastructure, energy services and operator models.

Outstanding Projects: There is an exclusive category for outstanding products and services that were integrated into a global renewable energies project: Outstanding Projects. The products or services eligible for this award can be in any area of the energy system, from photovoltaics, hydrogen, storage technology, mobility to grid operation. Requirement: The project must have been fully realized between January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2025.

Who can apply

Whether you participated in Munich, São Paulo, Mexico City, Gandhinagar or Dubai – all exhibitors of the international event series The smarter E and the associated individual exhibitions can submit their applications for the renowned industry award between November 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025. In the Outstanding Projects category, legal owners of a system or project are also eligible.

An international panel comprised of industry experts will then thoroughly review and evaluate all submissions in terms of pioneering work, innovative power and economical and ecological benefits. (hcn)

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Energy transition not on track – more PV needed

August 28, 2024 ryansheehanrts

Global consulting firm McKinsey & Company launched a new research revealing the energy sector has a widening “reality gap” between decarbonization technology project commitments and realization. The analysis focuses on Europe and the United States, given both have set explicit targets and have readily available data. It highlights that the disparity between project target volumes, expected volumes and those reaching final investment decision (FID) is significant – threatening the pace of the energy transition.

The article “The energy transition: Where are we, really?” suggests corporate, public and private investors are hesitating about deploying capital due to softening business cases, technology cost-competitiveness, and project enabling and market forming policy support. This is underscored by a significant proportion of announced projects not yet reaching FID, amplifying the risk of project cancellation. For projects with longer lead times in specific technologies, such as offshore wind, the industry is quickly reaching the stage at which FID status projects will only come online after 2030 – impacting countries’ abilities to reach 2030 Paris Agreement commitments.

Several hurdles to be overcome

This divide is being driven by several factors. First, the challenging macroeconomic environment and fluctuating investment climates post-COVID are impacting the financing and prioritization of projects. This is then compounded by long permitting procedures, grid reform challenges and carbon pricing fluctuations which delay the approval and deployment of new projects. Once projects do reach FID, a lack of skilled workers in green technologies is again slowing down the installation and maintenance of systems across the supply chain.

With decarbonization technology projects experiencing significantly high fall-through rates, McKinsey’s analysis shows that Europe and the United States are falling short of announced targets – and therefore, swift action is required. In renewable power generation in the US, for example, more than 1,000 green or blue hydrogen projects have been announced since 2015, but fewer than 15% have reached FID. In more established technologies such as solar, PV capacity additions are projected to stagnate after 2028 at 220GW because of a lack of firm commitments – and of the announced capacity expected to come online before 2030, ~60% is still pending FID.

International supply chain tensions and trade disruptions

In Europe, the solar pipeline is not currently on track to meet 2030 capacity targets of 600GW, with less than 390GW of capacity planned to be online by the end of the decade. Of the ~114GW of additional capacity expected to come online by 2029, less than 20% has reached FID. There is of course the recognition that in some technologies, like PV, there is still an ability to accelerate deployment ahead of 2030 goals. Offshore wind has a gap of only 18GW remaining to meet its overall 2030 target of 176 GW. But, again, of the announced 124GW of offshore wind capacity in Europe, ~65% is still pending FID.

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Humayun Tai, Senior Partner at McKinsey reflects on the findings: “Transforming the energy system hinges on the coordinated deployment of interlinked and interdependent technologies. A slowdown in deployment in one area of the energy system can cause cascading delays and hamper the growth of other technologies. This data confirms the reality gap that we believe the industry is experiencing, especially through inflation and system shocks alongside geopolitical uncertainty, which is seeing international supply chain tensions and trade disruptions. It further underscores the need for companies to reassess the current strategies to further drive the transition.”

Revisit decarbonization plans to pioneer the next wave of progress

The analysis highlights decarbonization technologies such as carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen are also facing bottlenecks, such as the need to build out entire value chains for technology deployment. CCUS project pipelines are full and ambitious with 60x and 9x the current CCUS capacity to be available in Europe and the US respectively by 2030. There is a pipeline of 148mpta in Europe and 170mpta in US, but 44mpta and 132mpta of projects respectively are still lacking FID, underscoring a high risk of this not materializing.

Thomas Hundertmark, Senior Partner at McKinsey comments: “While the gap is widening, there is still a window of opportunity for governments and companies to deliver the growth needed while meeting their net zero ambitions. Doing so will require revaluation of existing strategies and regulatory regimes, many of which were devised to assume a different economic and policy landscape than exists today.

Also see: Less energy is more

With a clear view of the reality gap emerging, now is the time for stakeholders across the energy value chain to revisit decarbonization plans to pioneer the next wave of progress. Our forthcoming Global Energy Perspective will demonstrate how far the gap needs to close as we look at different levels of technology deployment, policy, and incentives across the energy system.” (hcn)

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PV – Goldbeck Solar and Imwind build agri-PV park with multiple benefits

August 5, 2024 ryansheehanrts

The project developers Goldbeck Solar and Imwind are jointly constructing a solar park in Gaweinstal, Lower Austria. The plant will have an output of five megawatts. The electricity will be purchased in full by the drugstore chain DM. The three partners have concluded a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for this purpose. In this way, Goldbeck Solar and Imwind can refinance the plant and DM has capped its energy costs for the agreed supply period.

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PPA concluded

DM can cover the electricity requirements of around 70 shops in Austria with the system. This is one sixth of the total electricity requirements of DM shops in the Alpine republic. This works all the better because Goldbeck and Imwind will mount the solar modules from Trina on 8,200 trackers that follow the path of the sun. This results in an even distribution of power generation throughout the day – in contrast to the fixed installation of the modules, where the system generates little power in the morning and evening, but has a huge yield peak at midday.

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By permanently realigning the modules according to the position of the sun, the system also achieves up to 20 per cent more yield compared to a fixed installation. However, the trackers have even more advantages. According to the project partners, such systems have the potential to improve the microclimate in the area and reduce water evaporation.

Vertical modules

In addition, the modules can be set up almost vertically in cultivation mode. This makes it possible to continue using the area almost entirely for agricultural purposes. This is why the project was specifically geared towards the agri-PV farmer and coordinated with the farmer, who continues to use the area for roughage cultivation and livestock farming. This saves the farmer having to buy in feed for his animals from the Waldviertel.

Economic and ecological benefits

In this way, the project also saves further CO2, as the feed does not have to be transported from the Waldviertel to Gaweinstal. “With the Agri-PV Park in Gaweinstal, we are sending a strong signal for the combination of sustainable energy generation and agricultural use,” emphasises Tobias Schüssler, who is responsible for operations at Goldbeck Solar. “This project shows how innovative technologies can offer economic and ecological benefits at the same time.”

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Realising further projects

For the company, the plant in Gaweinstal is another important milestone not only on the Austrian market, but also in its cooperation with Imwind in the development of agri-PV projects. The tracker technology reveals its universal advantages and sustainable effects.

Solar offensive at EnergyDecentral

You can discuss these and other projects with interested farmers directly at this year’s EnergyDecentral. As part of the trade fair’s solar offensive on decentralised energy supply for farms, there will be the opportunity to develop ideas and specific projects together with farmers at advisory tables. All information about the solar campaign is available here. (su/mfo)

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