Agriculture in solar parks

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Here you will find all previous lectures, presentations, publications and recordings on the topic of "Agriculture in solar parks"

The recording and presentation materials of the bne conference on the agricultural use of solar parks on 11 March 2016 are now available. 

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Thinking solar parks and agriculture together

Almost all solar parks are erected on agricultural land. This concerns both Agri-photovoltaics as well as classic solar parks. In agri-photovoltaics, productive agriculture is realised under and next to solar modules. In classic solar parks, areas must also be cultivated. Although many farms want to secure their income from photovoltaics, they do not want to jeopardise the preserve the agricultural value of their land

The university research project The agricultural value of solar parks was analysed by the Impact of PV modules on vegetation and soil and thus also evaluates the Utilisation possibilities through agriculture. The Results of the research project were bne conference on 11.03.26 flanked by a thematically appropriate supporting programme. The Recording of the event are now available.

bne conference on the agricultural use of solar parks

The event

On 11 March 2026, the bne conference on the agricultural use of solar parks took place in Berlin and via livestream. More than 400 participants on site and digitally followed the content-rich programme and contributed to the discussion with questions. You can find the complete recording and the individual programme items separately below.
Full recording of the bne conference on the agricultural use of solar parks on 11 March 2026
Presentation of the results from the research project "Agricultural value of solar parks" by Dr Dina Hamidi (University of Göttingen) and Dr Christoph Hütt (University of Cologne) on 11.03.2026.
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Panel discussion on "Agricultural use of solar parks" with Bernt Farcke (KNE), Dr Dina Hamidi (University of Göttingen), Theresa Kärtner (Deutscher Bauernverband e.V.), René Nissen (Wattmanufactur), Christopher Straeter (Nds. Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Consumer Protection) on 11 March 2026.
Lecture "The influence of PV modules on the biodiversity of grassland growth" by Pauline Richter (University of Göttingen) on 11 March 2026
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Lecture "Solar parks to strengthen ecosystem services - A field report from the management of PV areas" by Thies Jensen (Wattmanufactur) on 11 March 2026
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Lecture "Current regulatory challenges - what prevents the legally compliant dual use of an agricultural area with a solar park?" by Alexandra Thiel (agrilex) on 11 March 2026
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