AgriSolar News Roundup: Agrivoltaic Projects Funded in France and Germany, Experts Say Solar Drives Agriculture Growth, Agrisolar Enhances Biodiversity in England
100 MW of Agrivoltaic Projects Awarded to Alphatracker in France and Germany
“Alphatracker, a global provider of tracking solutions and fixed structures for solar installations on agricultural land, has been awarded agrivoltaic projects totaling 100 MW of installed capacity in France and Germany. The company says this achievement reinforces its leadership in the sector and highlights its commitment to technological innovation and sustainability. Project locations include Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in France, as well as Saxony and Bavaria in Germany.
The newly awarded projects in France and Germany underscore Alphatracker’s capability to lead large-scale agrivoltaic initiatives. These installations will not only meet the growing demand for clean energy but also support local agricultural practices, contributing to food security and biodiversity. – PV Magazine
Experts at IEW 2025 Say Solar-Powered Farm Mechanisms Can Drive Agricultural Growth
“Scaling solar energy in agriculture can improve productivity, reduce costs, and integrate food and energy security, industry leaders said at India Energy Week 2025 during a session on “Solar-Based Farm Mechanization for Transforming Agriculture Across the Global South.” – Indiatimes.com
Agrisolar Sites in England Shows Benefit to Biodiversity
“Research by scientists from the RSPB and University of Cambridge as part of the Center for Landscape Regeneration has found that UK solar farms managed for nature could benefit birds, including threatened species like Corn Buntings, Greenfinches, Yellowhammers, and Linnets.
Our study shows that if you manage solar energy production in a certain way, not only are you providing clean energy but benefitting biodiversity,” said Dr. Catherine Waite, researcher at the University of Cambridge, and co-author of the study.” – phys.org
