Agri-photovoltaic (agri-PV) system – noise protection & first vertical solar fence in Kirchweidach (Bavaria/Alötting)

The words of Hubert Aiwanger, Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, marked a milestone in the energy transition. The vertically mounted agri-photovoltaic park in Kirchweidach combines energy production and food cultivation in one and the same area. In this article, we will take a closer look at this innovative technology and highlight its importance for sustainable energy production and agriculture.

🌞 Agri-photovoltaics: A revolutionary idea

The idea of ​​placing solar modules vertically and using agricultural land represents a significant advance in the energy transition. But how exactly does this technology work?

🌱 The combination of energy and agriculture

Agri-photovoltaics (agri-PV) makes it possible to generate both renewable electricity and agricultural products on the same area. This approach maximizes the use of land resources.

⚙️ Vertically mounted solar modules

The solar modules are installed vertically, which increases space efficiency and optimizes land use. At the same time, this allows plants to be grown between the modules.

🌽 Food cultivation and energy production: A win-win situation

The combination of food production and energy production brings numerous advantages. Which are the most important?

🍞 Harvesting organic grains

Valuable organic grain can be grown and harvested between the solar modules. This contributes to regional food production.

🌍 Contribution to sustainable agriculture

Agri-PV enables sustainable agriculture in which valuable arable land is used efficiently without affecting energy production.

🚄 Noise protection and energy generation at the train station

The Agri-Photovoltaic Park in Kirchweidach not only meets the requirements for renewable energy and agriculture, but also serves as noise protection for the adjacent train station. How does this double benefit work?

🛤️ Protection against noise pollution

The vertically positioned solar modules act as noise barriers and reduce the noise from train operations, improving the quality of life for residents.

🚆 Contribution to sustainable mobility

Energy generation at the train station through Agri-PV contributes to sustainable mobility, as the electricity produced can be used to operate trains and railway systems.

🌍 Agri-PV: A way to overcome competition

The competition between agriculture and energy production has long been an obstacle to the sustainable use of land. How does agri-photovoltaics overcome this challenge?

📈 Efficient use of space

The vertical arrangement of the solar panels allows for efficient use of limited land resources, avoiding conflicts between agriculture and energy production.

🌱 Sustainable energy and food

Agri-PV shows that agriculture and energy production can go hand in hand to create a sustainable future. This accelerates the expansion of renewable energies.

🔮 The future of agri-photovoltaics in Bavaria

The Agri-Photovoltaic Park in Kirchweidach is undoubtedly groundbreaking, but what does the future hold for this innovative technology in Bavaria?

💡 More pioneering projects

We can expect more pioneering projects in Bavaria that use agri-photovoltaics to promote sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.

🌿 Sustainability in focus

Agri-photovoltaics will play an increasingly important role in Bavaria's sustainability and environmental protection efforts.

🤝 Partnerships and collaboration

Collaboration between the government, farmers and energy experts will be crucial to fully exploit the potential of agri-photovoltaics in Bavaria.

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🌱 The revolution in energy production: The vertical agri-photovoltaic system in Kirchweidach

Energy generation through solar modules has taken a significant step forward with Bavaria's first vertically mounted agricultural photovoltaic system in Kirchweidach in the Altötting district. In this section, we will take an in-depth look at this technology and its impact on land use and the energy transition.

☀️ Vertical solar panels: A new approach

The decision to arrange solar panels vertically marks a remarkable advance in solar energy production. But how does this technology work?

🌿 Maximum use of space

The vertical installation of the 1,700 vertical modules requires less space compared to the traditional horizontal alignment. This allows maximum use of the limited space.

🌾 Management of arable land

Only one percent of the arable land is built over, meaning that agricultural cultivation can continue on the remaining land.

🚜 Agriculture and renewable energy in harmony

The integration of agriculture and energy production opens up exciting opportunities for sustainable land use. How can these two worlds work together harmoniously?

🍃 Management between modules

The twelve meter distance between the rows of modules allows normal agricultural management, which maintains productivity.

⚡ Energy and harvest on the same area

The agri-photovoltaic system makes it possible to generate both renewable electricity and agricultural yields on the same area, resulting in a diversified source of income for farmers.

🔋 Efficient storage of renewable electricity

Sustainable energy production also requires effective storage solutions. How is the electricity generated in this system stored and used?

🏭 1.2 MWh storage next to the field

In order to store and distribute the electricity generated from the system as needed, a 1.2 MWh storage facility is available next to the field.

💡 Contribution to network stability

The stored electricity can be fed into the power grid as needed to support grid stability and compensate for fluctuations.

🌍 Sustainability and agri-photovoltaics

The agri-photovoltaic system not only contributes to sustainable energy production, but also has ecological and economic impacts. Which are the most important?

🌿 Environmentally friendly energy production

The vertical mounting of the solar modules enables environmentally friendly energy generation without sealing additional surfaces.

💰 Economic benefits for farmers

The additional source of income from electricity generation strengthens the economic position of farmers and contributes to rural development.

🔮 The future of vertical agri-photovoltaics

The installation of vertical solar modules in Kirchweidach is groundbreaking. What could we expect from this technology in the future?

📈 Scalability and expansion

The technology could be expanded to larger areas and wider regions to enable broader sustainable energy production.

🌐 International application

The experiences from this facility could be used in other countries to optimize land use and promote renewable energy.

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The combination of agri-photovoltaics (agri-PV) with battery storage in Kirchweidach shows the innovative spirit of this project. This technology makes it possible to feed solar power into the grid when demand is highest. In this section we will discuss the significant impact of this combination on renewable energy and agriculture, as well as Bavaria's leading role in the photovoltaics industry.

🌱 Agri-PV and battery storage: A revolutionary connection

Combining agri-photovoltaics with battery storage opens up new possibilities for sustainable energy production. But how exactly does this innovative system work?

⚡ Use solar power as needed

The solar power generated can be fed into the grid exactly when market demand is highest. This maximizes the efficiency and profitability of energy production.

🔋 Battery storage for continuous power supply

Battery storage enables continuous power supply even when the sun is not shining and contributes to grid stability.

🚜 Agri-PV: A new mainstay for farmers

The integration of agri-photovoltaics into agricultural operations opens up an additional source of income. What opportunities does this technology offer for farmers?

💼 Expansion of the economic base

Agri-PV can broaden the economic base of farms and become a lucrative second source of income.

🌿 Copycats in Bavaria

State Minister Aiwanger hopes that this initiative will be followed throughout Bavaria, as many farmers are already investing in energy production.

☀️ Bavaria: pioneer in photovoltaics

Bavaria plays a leading role in the photovoltaics industry and records impressive figures. What makes the Free State so special in this area?

📊 Bavaria's photovoltaics leadership

Bavaria is Germany's leader in photovoltaics with over 800,000 systems and more than 20 GW of installed capacity.

📈 Expansion of renewable energies

The expansion of renewable energies in Bavaria will be further promoted in the next few years in order to promote sustainability and independence from fossil fuels.

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🌞🌱 Official inauguration of Bavaria's first vertically mounted agri-photovoltaic system in Kirchweidach

Bavaria's Economics and Energy Minister Hubert Aiwanger inaugurated Bavaria's first vertically mounted agricultural photovoltaic system in Kirchweidach in the Altötting district. The entrepreneur and organic farmer Franz Obermayer senior is the initiator of the showcase project together with his son Franz. In the future, organic grain will be grown on an area of ​​four hectares and solar power will be generated at the same time.

Aiwanger: “The vertically mounted agri-photovoltaic park in Kirchweidach is a groundbreaking pioneering project in the energy transition. The innovative technology combines energy production and food cultivation on the same area. On the left and right, renewable electricity is produced via the vertical solar modules and valuable organic grain is harvested in between. In addition, the facility also provides noise protection from the adjacent train station. With Agri-PV we are overcoming the competition from agriculture and energy production and accelerating the expansion of renewable energies in the Free State.”

The 1,700 vertical modules start 1.20 meters above the ground and are arranged in 600-meter-long rows. The vertical elevation requires less space compared to the horizontal orientation. Only one percent of the arable land is built over. There is a distance of twelve meters between the rows, which enables normal agricultural management. In order to temporarily store the electricity generated from the system and distribute it as needed, there is a 1.2 MWh storage facility next to the field.

“The combination of Agri-PV with additional battery storage shows the high innovative character of the project. The solar power generated can be fed into the grid exactly when there is market demand. Franz Obermayer has taken a forward-looking path here,” explained State Minister Aiwanger. He hopes that the initiative will find imitators across Bavaria. “Many farmers today are already energy farmers. Agri-PV can broaden the economic base of farms and become a lucrative second source of income.”

The Economics and Energy Minister also highlighted Bavaria's leading role in the expansion of renewable energies. “Bavaria is a leader in Germany in the field of photovoltaics. We currently have over 800,000 systems in operation in the Free State with an installed capacity of more than 20 GW. Baden-Württemberg, in second place among the federal states, has half of the installed capacity. And we will continue to expand in the next few years,” emphasized Aiwanger.

Source: Bavarian State Government – ​​bayern.de – press release September 19, 2023

The challenges of the energy transition are many, and one of them is the limited grid capacity that hinders many renewable energy projects. In Kirchweidach, Bavaria, Franz Obermayer from the Fox Group has found an innovative solution to overcome this bottleneck: an agri-photovoltaic (agri-PV) park with an efficient storage system. In this section you will learn how this groundbreaking project generates electricity on demand while enabling organic farming.

🌄 A pioneering energy transition project

Bavaria's Economics and Energy Minister Hubert Aiwanger officially inaugurated Bavaria's first vertically mounted agri-photovoltaic system in Kirchweidach. This project, initiated by Franz Obermayer and his son Franz, combines energy production through solar panels with the cultivation of food on a four-hectare area.

☀️ Efficient use of energy

The special feature of this project is the vertical alignment of the modules, which start 1.20 meters above the ground. This means that the system requires less space compared to a horizontal orientation, which is particularly advantageous in agricultural areas. Only one percent of the arable land is built over, and there is enough space between the rows for normal agricultural cultivation. This allows for efficient use of the available land.

🍃 Renewable energy and organic farming

The vertical solar modules produce renewable electricity, while valuable organic grain is grown between them. This approach makes it possible to realize renewable energy and organic farming on the same area. This combination avoids solar power being generated at peak times during midday, but instead in the morning and afternoon when it is most needed.

🌐 Network capacity and storage solutions

The challenge of many renewable energy projects is that the grid does not have sufficient capacity to absorb the electricity generated. In Kirchweidach, for example, the network only allows feed-in of up to 400 kW. However, this is insufficient for a solar park with an output of 800 kWp.

🔄 The role of memory

To overcome this challenge, Franz Obermayer relies on a 1.2 MWh storage system. This storage plays a crucial role in using the electricity generated as needed. By intelligently optimizing and controlling the storage system, the PV electricity can be fed into the grid exactly when demand is highest. This solves the problem of limited network capacity and enables reliable power supply.

🌐 Energy efficiency and future prospects

The integration of the system into the Energy2market (e2m) virtual power plant enables precise monitoring of PV generation and the storage charge level. This information is coordinated with current market signals and weather data in order to feed the electricity into the grid when market conditions are optimal. This project shows how important storage solutions are for the electricity market of the future and how they can help to use renewable energies in line with needs and in a way that serves the grid.

🤝 Collaboration and imitation effect

The successful implementation of this project shows that innovative approaches and collaboration between agriculture and energy production can advance the energy transition. Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria's Economics and Energy Minister, hopes that this initiative will find imitators in Bavaria and beyond. Many farmers could benefit from Agri-PV and use it as a lucrative second source of income to expand the economic base of their businesses.

🌍 Need for co-location solutions

Sabine Mägdefrau, product manager at e2m, emphasizes the importance of projects like this for the electricity market of the future. She emphasizes that the expansion of renewable energies not only requires more grid capacity, but also innovative solutions for flexible and reliable control of electricity. The demand for such co-location solutions is expected to continue to increase in the future as they play a key role in integrating renewable energy.

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