La agrovoltaica allows the dual use of land for agriculture and energy, which helps to increase the economic value of farms by more than 30% and contributes to creating new jobs in rural areas of Spain. It is important to note that photovoltaic panels also protect crops from extreme weather events such as high temperatures, hail or heavy rains. In addition, according to studies carried out by the University of Almería, just by placing photovoltaic on the roofs of the more than 41.000 hectares that greenhouses occupy in the southeast of Spain, up to a third of the energy consumed in the territory could be produced. national.
The photovoltaic sector is in full growth. In Spain there are already 14,7 photovoltaic gigawatts (GW) installed, and the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) forecasts that 39 GW will be reached in 2030. The accelerated growth of photovoltaics is essential to reach the goals of net zero emissions by 2050. However, agricultural and environmental organizations warn of the need to harmonize the process of photovoltaic development with agriculture to avoid the disproportionate rise in rentals of agricultural land, promote food sovereignty and protect biodiversity.
In this workshop we analyze in depth the new business model proposed by agrovoltaics, studying the regulatory framework of Spain for the promotion of these innovative projects and experiences from abroad. The agenda will also include a section of presentations with real projects, to understand how these generation systems can be integrated with the development of agricultural and livestock activities.