How can the Energy transition profitable with a sustainable agricultural utilisation connect? This question was at the centre of the research project "Agricultural value of solar parks"which was developed by Dr Dina Hamidi (University of Göttingen) and Dr Christoph Hütt (University of Cologne). The scientists have now been able to analyse the majority of the data collected and have come to some interesting conclusions.

The Research results are published on 11 March 2026 in Berlin and via livestream presented, flanked by a versatile programmeOne Panel discussion with experts from agriculture, the energy industry and nature conservation, as well as inspiring lectures on topics such as microclimate, ecosystem services and regulations.

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Programme - Everything important at a glance!

Date & time: 11.03.2026, 10:00 - 14:30

Location: Quadriga Campus (Werderscher Markt 13 & 15, 10117 Berlin, underground station Hausvogteiplatz) 
& digitally via livestream

Our programme:
09:30 am - Admission
10:00 am - Welcome by the bne
10:10 a.m. - Presentation of research results through Dr Dina Hamidi & Dr Christoph Hütt
11:15 a.m. - Panel discussion with:

• Bernt Farcke (KNE, Managing Director)
• Dr Dina Hamidi (University of Göttingen, Research Associate Grassland Sciences)
• Theresa Kärtner (German Farmers' Association, Renewable Energies and Social Policy Officer)
• René Nissen (Wattmanufactur, Managing Director)
• Christopher Straeter (Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, consultant)

– Lunch break -

13:00 - Deep Dive: Impulses from research, practice & regulation

• An experimental PV system as a model site for microclimate, soil and vegetation research (Dr Karen Baumann, University of Vechta)
• The influence of PV modules on the biodiversity of grassland growth (Pauline Richter, University of Göttingen)
• Solar parks to strengthen ecosystem services - A field report from the management of PV areas (Thies Jensen, Wattmanufactur)
• Current regulatory challenges - what prevents the legally compliant dual use of an agricultural area with a solar park? (Alexandra Thiel, agrilex)

14:30 - End of the event

How you can participate

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Information on around the Research project "Agricultural value of solar parks" you will find on our Website.

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