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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 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.

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Quantifying the Shading Effect of Vertical Agrivoltaics on Soil Moisture - Monitoring results and DSSAT simulation from the agrivoltaics site in Wellingen

Date: 13/11/2025

Speaker: Finn Pörtner, Fraunhofer ISE

Language: English

This study explored the influence of shading by vertical agrivoltaics on soil moisture throughout different depths.

Monitored soil data from the agrivoltaics site in Wellingen was analysed and interpreted in context of locally measured plant parameters to quantify and explain possible influences.

These findings were tried to be replicated with the simulation software DSSAT.

Comparative Analysis of Agrivoltaics Induced Microclimate on Yields between two bioclimates in West Africa, a Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Study

Date: 20/11/2025

Speaker: Richmond Kuleape, Fraunhofer ISE

Language: English

This PhD research addresses the topic of changes in the microclimate among West African differs bioclimates while focusing of the Sundanain and Guinean Bioclimate. For this lecture, the project is further described and including analysed microclimate data for experiments. Here, data was collected and analyzed from two experimental sites in Ghana, with the same agrivoltaic design replicated among the bioclimates under investigation.

Insights into the Grape Agrivoltaic System: Climate Modulation and Vine Responses in the Semi-Arid Mediterranean Region

Date: 27/11/2025

Speaker: Dr. Andrea Magarelli, University of Bari

Language: English

A case study in the Puglia region evaluated grapevine cv. Primitivo cultivated under rainfed conditions within a dense-grid agrivoltaic system. The altered light environment and microclimatic variability induced by the fixed photovoltaic structure mitigated physiological stress and enhanced phenotypic plasticity through morphological and functional canopy adjustments. Yield significantly increased without compromising fruit quality, highlighting the system's potential for semi-arid Mediterranean viticulture.

Harvesting the sun twice: Energy, food and water benefits from agrivoltaics in East Africa

Date: 04/12/2025

Speaker: Dr. Richard Randle-Boggis, SINTEF

Language: English

Project GO Agrovoltaica

Date: 11/12/2025

Speaker: Prof. Paul Pistor, University Sevilla

Language: English

Agrivoltaics at Galp: From Concept to Field

Date: 15/01/2026

Speaker: Thayná Camões, galp

Language: English