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Agrivoltaics Lecture Series

As part of our Agrivoltaics Lecture Series national and international experts from research, economy, politics and agriculture report on various aspects of agrivoltaics. The online-event is presented by Fraunhofer ISE in cooperation with the German Association for Sustainable Agrivoltaics (Verband für nachhaltige Agri-PV, VnAP). This partnership aims to foster a stronger connection between science and practice, while raising greater awareness of the opportunities that agrivoltaics offers. In addition to discussing the latest scientific developments, we will also address the specific challenges encountered during the implementation of agrivoltaics.

Further Information about the Lecture Series

The Agrivoltaics Lecture Series takes place every Thursday from 1 to 2 pm. After the experts' lecture, you can ask questions, which will then be discussed. In addition to discussing the latest scientific developments, we also look at the specific challenges involved in implementing agrivoltaics.

Would you like to take part in the Agrivoltaics Lecture Series? Then please register to receive the dial-in details and further information about the event.

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If you have any further questions or suggestions for topics or speakers, please feel free to contact us.

The content of our lecture series varies. Our aim is to be able to address a variety of aspects of agrivoltaics in the events.

Our upcoming lecture:

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Harvesting the sun twice: Energy, food and water benefits from agrivoltaics in East Africa

Date: 04/12/2025

Speaker: Dr. Richard Randle-Boggis, SINTEF

Language: English

This talk provides an overview of the system performance and the economic potential of agrivoltaics in East Africa, based on two cases studies in Kenya and Tanzania. The performance results include a) crop yields, morphologies and survivability, b) electricity generation and savings, c) irrigation savings, and d) environmental conditions. The techno-economic assessment provides a CAPEX breakdown, a discounted cash flow analysis, and a sensitivity analysis of four agrivoltaic scenarios. The financial results indicate the profitability, return on investment, payback period and LCOE, as well as the susceptibility to financial risks.

Project GO Agrovoltaica

Date: 11/12/2025

Speaker: Prof. Paul Pistor, University Sevilla

Language: English

Agrivoltaics at Galp: From Concept to Field

Date: 15/01/2026

Speaker: Thayná Camões, galp

Language: English