Although the EU targetted to produce 30% of its energy from renewables by 2030, currently nearly every stage of food production relies on gas and oil. Thus, any increase in food production would most certainly mean an increase in fossil fuel use and, as a result, greenhouse gas emissions. Agrivoltaics is an emerging field that combines the innovations in renewable energy solutions with Agriculture in order to lead to sustainable crops growth by effectively utilizing land and landscapes.
The Special Workshop topics include:
- Innovative Energy solutions (Printed Organic Photovoltaics) for Mediterranean Greenhouses
- Integration concepts of Argivoltaics
- Optical Engineering to promote crop growth
- Energy distribution systems in Greenhouses
- Industry needs on Agrivoltaics
- Business Models and Sustainability