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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 with no obligation and for free 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.

The program for the next lectures:

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10 Years of Agrivoltaic Research at the University of Hohenheim: Current Projects and Insights

Date: 24/07/2025 - 1pm CET

Speaker: Dr. Lisa Pataczek, University of Hohenheim

Language: English

Description: This presentation highlights key findings from over 10 years of agrivoltaic research at the University of Hohenheim. We present
results from the long-term agrivoltaic system in Heggelbach, focusing on crop adaptation and physiological responses under partial shading. Additionally, we introduce our newly established agrivoltaics research infrastructure at the Ihinger Hof, designed to investigate crop performance, system design, and integration into agricultural practice.

Enabling electrification of greenhouse agriculture with spectral-filtering solar panels

Date: 24/07/2025 - 1pm CET

Speaker: Dr. Jonas Roch, Voltiris

Language: English

Description: Greenhouse crops need maximum sunlight for optimal growth. Voltiris’ spectral-filtering technology allows solar energy production without compromising light transmission for plants. This presentation will share results from multiple pilots, including early insights from the world’s largest spectral PV installation in a greenhouse (240 kWp). We will also explore potential energy use cases.

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