AESOLAR high-transparency photovoltaic modules are currently being deployed in a 1 MW agrivoltaic (AgriPV) scientific pilot project in Poland, marking the first large-scale application of the Terra E agricultural module series in a real farming environment.

The project integrates photovoltaic power generation, crop cultivation, and water management into a single system and is designed to generate long-term, evidence-based insights into dual land use under Central European climate conditions.

A Research-Driven AgriPV Project Demonstration

The installation forms part of a research and innovation program titled “Innovative technology for combined crop cultivation and electricity production using photovoltaic solutions”, co-financed by Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) under the strategic framework “New Technologies in the Field of Energy II”.

Rather than a purely commercial solar asset, the site is designed as a scientific pilot, with system parameters subject to ongoing monitoring, validation, and optimisation. The project focuses on understanding how agrivoltaic structures influence microclimate conditions, water efficiency, soil function, and crop performance, while simultaneously delivering stable renewable electricity generation.

Field research will compare crops grown beneath the AgriPV system with reference plots using identical agronomic practices. Crops under evaluation include cabbage, onion, leek, and celeriac, with measurements covering light availability (PAR), plant stress indicators, yield quality, soil properties, and water-use efficiency. The aim is to produce reproducible data that can inform future AgriPV deployment at scale.

Engineering Overview

The project has a total installed capacity of 1 MW, using 2,496 Terra E CMD96-BDE 395 W modules mounted across approximately 2 hectares. The system consists of 17 east–west-oriented rows, each up to 140 meters long, with approximately 10 meters spacing between rows and pillars. A working clearance of up to 4 meters ensures full compatibility with standard agricultural machinery and field operations.

A defining feature of the AgriPV TR System is its V-shaped, dual-slope configuration, designed to deliver more homogeneous partial shading across crop rows while enabling efficient bifacial energy production. The structural concept avoids extensive concrete foundations, minimising soil disturbance, compaction, and sealing—an important consideration for long-term soil health and land restoration.

Water management is fully integrated. Rainwater is collected via gutters beneath the modules and stored in 600,000-liter on-site tanks, feeding a drip irrigation system. This approach supports precise irrigation dosing, reduces evaporation losses, and improves resilience during dry periods. Collected water can also be reused for module cleaning, helping maintain stable system performance.

Using standard, conservative assumptions for Poland, the 1 MW installation is expected to generate approximately:

~1,000 MWh of electricity per year

Based on Poland’s current grid emission factor, this corresponds to an estimated annual reduction of:

~700 tonnes of CO₂ emissions

These figures will be refined as operational data is collected through the project’s monitoring framework.

AESOLAR’s Agricultural PV Solutions Terra E Modules

The project highlights AESOLAR’s ongoing focus on application-specific PV solutions developed through German engineering and R&D. The Terra E series is designed for agricultural environments where light transmission, mechanical robustness, and system integration are equally critical.

By enabling controlled shading, supporting integrated water systems, and remaining compatible with advanced energy management concepts—including storage, microgrids, and future sector coupling—the system demonstrates how AgriPV can evolve beyond electricity generation into a resilient, multifunctional energy and agricultural platform.

As construction progresses toward completion next month and crop trials begin in spring, the project will continue to generate data supporting credible ESG communication, climate adaptation strategies, and scalable agrivoltaic deployment across Europe.

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