Agrivoltaics
Solar canopies that protect crops, shelter livestock and create new revenue for farmers — designed, financed and operated by VoltWatt across France and Europe.
Agrivoltaic Capabilities
Eight dual-use solar solutions — vineyards, orchards, market gardens, livestock, greenhouses and hangars — designed by VoltWatt to combine clean energy with productive agriculture over thirty years.
Agrivoltaic Vineyards
Elevated photovoltaic structures over vines protecting grapes from heatwaves, late frost and hail — preserving wine quality and creating new revenue for winegrowers.
- Compatible with all major grape varieties
- Anti-hail and anti-frost protection
- +15% yield stability in extreme heat
- 20–30 year revenue-sharing agreements
Solar Orchards
Photovoltaic canopies designed for apple, pear, cherry and stone-fruit orchards — protect fruit, reduce evaporation and turn orchards into a long-term solar asset.
- Designed for fruit-tree orchards
- Reduces water evaporation by 30%
- Compatible with mechanical harvesting
- Long-term land lease income
Market Garden Canopies
Elevated solar canopies for tomatoes, lettuces, berries and horticulture — perfect microclimate, extended growing seasons and additional energy revenue.
- Tomatoes, lettuces, berries and herbs
- Up to +25% yield in heatwaves
- Extended growing seasons
- Compatible with drip irrigation systems
Solar Field Crops
Dynamic-tracking agrivoltaic systems above cereal and field crops — perfectly preserved arable use, full machinery access and an additional energy revenue per hectare.
- Wheat, barley, sunflowers, rapeseed
- 100% machinery and combine compatibility
- Dynamic tracking adapted to crops
- Inflation-linked rent for 30 years
Agrivoltaic Pastures
Solar canopies above grazing land for sheep, cattle and equestrian use — shelter, water savings and a stable rental income while preserving 100% of agricultural activity.
- Sheep, cattle and equestrian grazing
- Provides shade and shelter for animals
- Improves grass quality in dry summers
- Preserves 100% agricultural use
Aromatic & Specialty Crops
Light-tuned canopies designed for lavender, saffron, medicinal herbs and high-value aromatic crops — preserving aroma and yield in a changing climate.
- Lavender, saffron and medicinal herbs
- Calibrated shading for aromatic quality
- Climate resilience for fragile crops
- Premium revenue for high-value harvests
Solar Greenhouses
Boost your horticultural yields and generate clean power at the same time — semi-transparent PV roofing protects crops while turning your greenhouse into a long-term solar asset.
- Semi-transparent PV roofing optimised for plant growth
- Compatible with vegetables, berries and horticulture
- Free or co-financed greenhouse structures
- 20–30 year revenue-sharing agreements
Solar Agricultural Hangars
Free or co-financed agricultural hangars with full solar PV roofs — sheltered space for equipment, livestock or harvest plus three decades of clean energy.
- Free or co-financed agricultural hangars
- Storage for equipment, livestock or harvest
- 30-year power purchase agreements
- Turnkey design, build and operation
Two harvests from the same hectare
Agrivoltaics is the only renewable energy that adds value to the land it occupies. VoltWatt builds elevated solar canopies that protect crops from heatwaves, hail and frost — while paying farmers a guaranteed long-term income for hosting the panels.
A second income for your farm
Earn between 1,500 and 4,000 € per hectare per year in guaranteed rent for 20 to 30 years, or share revenue from electricity sales — without changing your crop, your animals or losing arable land.
Climate protection for your crops
Elevated panels shield vines, orchards and market gardens from heatwaves, hail, late frost and excessive evaporation — proven yield protection of 20 to 30% during extreme weather events.
Compliant with French APER law
All our agrivoltaic installations comply with the 2024 French APER decree — agricultural primacy preserved, certified panel coverage, agronomic monitoring and end-of-life land restoration commitments.
Discover what our agrivoltaic expertise can do for your farm, vineyard or land portfolio.
Talk to our solar teamAgrivoltaic Solutions For Your Land
Whether you farm vines, run a livestock operation, manage cooperative parcels or invest in agricultural infrastructure — we structure agrivoltaic partnerships that turn your land into long-term green-energy assets while preserving every harvest.
Farmers & Winegrowers
Add a stable, inflation-linked second income to your farm — without losing arable land. VoltWatt finances and builds, you stay 100% in charge of your crops or animals.
- Guaranteed rent for 20–30 years
- Crop protection from extreme weather
- Compatible with vines, orchards, market gardens and livestock
Estates & Cooperatives
Convert under-used or climate-stressed parcels into productive dual-use assets. We handle every phase from soil survey to grid connection — preserving the agricultural vocation of your land.
- Diversified portfolio revenues
- Full APER law compliance
- Soil and biodiversity monitoring
Investors & Infrastructure Funds
Acquire, co-develop or refinance bankable agrivoltaic portfolios across France — backed by long-term PPAs, public guaranteed tariffs and inflation-linked land leases.
- Ready-to-build & operating assets
- EU taxonomy & SFDR-aligned
- Agronomic due-diligence delivered
Public Authorities & SAFER
Develop community agrivoltaic projects on municipal or SAFER-managed land — preserve agricultural vocation, create local jobs and generate revenue for rural territories.
- Community ownership models
- Local job creation
- Compliant with PLU and SCoT
Agrivoltaic Project Lifecycle
A structured four-phase approach combining solar expertise and agronomic rigour — with clear milestones, transparent costs and minimal disruption to your farming operations.
Site & Agronomic Study
Soil analysis, crop suitability modelling, irradiance assessment and grid-capacity diagnostics — delivered in 6 to 8 weeks by our combined agronomy and solar teams.
APER Permits & Farmer Agreements
Full permit acquisition under the 2024 APER decree, agricultural primacy commitments, long-term land lease drafting and local stakeholder consultation.
EPC & Agronomic Integration
Tier-1 elevated structures with 4–5 m clearance, agronomically tuned panel spacing, soil preservation during construction works, irrigation and machinery access preserved.
Operation & Agronomic Monitoring
25+ years of remote monitoring with annual agronomic yield reports, soil-biodiversity follow-up and panel cleaning synchronised with crop cycles.
Smart Agrivoltaic Innovation
Dynamic tracking, semi-transparent modules and AI-driven panel orientation tuned to each crop's photosynthesis curve — VoltWatt extracts every available kWh from the sun while maximising what grows underneath.
AI Crop-Solar Optimization
Machine-learning models adjust panel angles in real time to balance crop sunlight needs, water loss and energy yield — hour by hour, crop by crop.
Semi-Transparent Modules
Bifacial and semi-transparent PV glass let the right wavelengths through for photosynthesis while harvesting the rest as renewable electricity.
Climate-Shield Canopies
Anti-hail, anti-frost and anti-evaporation canopy designs tested against extreme weather conditions across French wine and orchard regions.
An agrivoltaic partner the agricultural world trusts
Farmers, cooperatives, wine estates, infrastructure funds and public authorities across France choose VoltWatt because we own every step — from agronomic study to the megawatt-hour delivered. One team. One accountability. One thirty-year horizon.
Development, financing, EPC, operations and trading under one roof — every euro of solar margin captured, none lost to subcontractors.
Guaranteed land lease for 20 to 30 years or revenue-sharing on electricity sales — VoltWatt finances and operates everything, you preserve your crops and your harvest.
From rooftops and hangars to ground-mounted plants, agrivoltaics and floating solar — operational and under development across France and Europe.
Get a tailored agrivoltaic proposal in 5 working days
Tell us about your parcels, vineyard, orchard or livestock farm. Our agronomy and solar teams send back a feasibility study, an APER-compliant project sketch, an estimate of your future rent and yield protection — confidential, no obligation.
- Soil and crop compatibility study
- Estimated rent & 20-year revenue forecast
- APER law compliance roadmap
Response within 5 working days · Confidential · No obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about VoltWatt's agrivoltaic solutions — vineyards, orchards, livestock, market gardens and greenhouses.
What is agrivoltaics and how does VoltWatt implement it?
Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for both solar energy production and agriculture. VoltWatt designs elevated solar panel structures that allow farming equipment to operate underneath, creating a dual-use system that generates clean energy while maintaining or even improving crop yields.
What crops can be grown under VoltWatt agrivoltaic systems?
VoltWatt agrivoltaic systems support a wide range of crops including cereals, vegetables, berries, vineyards, and medicinal herbs. Shade-tolerant crops can actually benefit from the microclimate created by the panels, which reduces heat stress and water consumption by up to 30%.
What are the economic benefits of agrivoltaics for farmers?
Farmers partnering with VoltWatt receive annual land lease payments, maintain their agricultural income, benefit from reduced crop water stress, and can access additional revenue through community energy programs. On average, agrivoltaic installations provide 2-3 times the economic return per hectare.
How does VoltWatt ensure agrivoltaic systems do not reduce crop yields?
VoltWatt uses dynamic tracking systems and optimized panel spacing to ensure crops receive sufficient sunlight. Our R&D team works with agricultural research institutes to monitor crop performance, and our systems are designed to maintain at least 80% of normal crop yield.
Is agrivoltaics eligible for subsidies in Europe?
Yes, agrivoltaics benefits from dedicated support schemes in several European countries. France, Germany, Italy, and Spain have introduced specific tariffs and subsidies recognizing the dual land-use benefits.
Turn your land into a thirty-year agrivoltaic asset
Talk to our agrivoltaic team for a tailored feasibility study and unlock decades of stable, inflation-linked revenue — without losing your harvest.
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