Agricultural electricity generation with agri-photovoltaics: How turnkey agri-PV solutions pay off even without subsidies

In times of rising energy prices and the energy transition, generating electricity from renewable sources is more attractive than ever for agricultural businesses. Turnkey photovoltaic (PV) systems on agricultural land offer an appealing way to cover on-site electricity needs and even feed excess power into the grid. In some cases, investing in a PV system can pay for itself even without subsidies. We've summarized here how this works and which factors should be considered when deciding for or against using solar power.

The German solar power market is characterized by a challenging economic climate. Nevertheless, there are glimmers of hope: A growing number of businesses and industrial companies are turning to photovoltaics (PV) – thanks in part to the (regrettably) still high CO₂ price. Turnkey agri-PV solutions, where the photovoltaic system is installed not only on roofs but also on agricultural land, offer an attractive option for investors. The advantages of this solution are clear: In addition to reducing CO₂ emissions, building a PV system on agricultural land has the small but significant side effect of protecting the vegetation beneath the solar panels from extreme weather conditions.

The first question investors in agriculture usually ask is about costs. The prices for turnkey agri-PV solutions comprise the price of the solar modules, the cost of constructing the system, and the costs for maintenance and upkeep. The modules themselves have become significantly cheaper in recent years, so they now only represent a small portion of the total costs.

However, the majority of the costs are attributable to the construction of the plant, as well as its maintenance and upkeep. These costs depend primarily on the size and location of the plant. Large plants in exposed locations are naturally significantly more expensive than small plants in more favorable locations.

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