Events & Network

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.

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.

Autumn Trimester of the Agrivoltaics Lecture Series

The Autumn Trimester of the Agrivoltaics Lecture Series has started and features eight lectures on current topics related to agrivoltaics, taking place from 1 October to 3 December 2026. Some lectures will be held in German, others in English.

The trimester kicked off with a lecture by Gawan Heintze from the Technology and Support Centre (TFZ), who provided insights into the agrivoltaics demonstration and research facility in Grub. This was followed by Dr. Max Trommsdorff from Fraunhofer ISE and the FRIAS Project Group Agrivoltaics, who introduced the University of Freiburg’s agrivoltaics research mission and presented initial results from strawberry trials.

Upcoming topics include soil protection in agrivoltaics, agrivoltaics and the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) 2027, as well as challenges related to the use of agricultural machinery in agrivoltaic systems.

Other lecture dates: 5, 12 and 26 November 2026
No lectures: 22 October 2026 (Agrivoltaics World Conference) and 29 October 2026 (Winter School)

We look forward to continuing to promote the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of agrivoltaics together with you!

Upcoming Lectures:

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Soil Protection in Agrivoltaics

Date: 15 October 2026 - 1pm CET

Speaker: Rhea Pöter, Fraunhofer ISE

Agrivoltaics and the EEG 2027: A Look Behind the Scenes of the Legislative Process

Date: 19 November 2026 - 1pm CET

Speaker: Jens Vollprecht, BBH-Group

Language: German

Challenges of Using Agricultural Machinery in Agrivoltaic Systems

Date: 03 December 2026 - 1 pm CET (last lecture of the trimester)

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Karl Wild, Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden)

Language: German