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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 with no obligation and for free 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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AgriVoltaics approved? Overcoming challenges in the AgriVoltaics approval process in Bavaria, Germany

Date: 16/10/2025

Speaker: Lucas Bleher, Lund University

Language: English

AgriVoltaics is a promising socio-technical innovation increasingly deployed in Bavaria and Germany, yet institutional barriers in the approval process slow down its effective rollout and hinder process standardization. This lecture presents results from a master thesis at Lund University, based on 17 stakeholder interviews with municipalities, authorities, farmers, developers, intermediaries and energy cooperatives. It highlights key challenges including the role of municipalities and authorities, knowledge gaps and unclear legal requirements, and discusses practical ways forward to improve guidelines and processes, sharpen legal clarity and strengthen market monitoring.

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