White Paper on Agrophotovoltaics in Italy

The Nuovo Circondario Imolese,  partner of the EAGER project, attended the event held on February 17 in Bologna for the presentation of the white paper titled Opportunities and Challenges of Agrophotovoltaics in Emilia-Romagna.

The paper was drafted by Clust-ER Greentech, an association that operates at the regional level through an open innovation approach in the fields of energy and sustainable development.

This document stems from a shared process developed within Clust-ER Greentech, aiming to identify both the potential and the challenges in the development of agrivoltaic systems. It consists of a summary of recommendations designed to support all those who are or intend to be involved in various capacities in the implementation and management of agrivoltaic systems, including private entities, associations, businesses, and local authorities.

The event was also attended by representatives of the Emilia-Romagna Region, who emphasized how agrivoltaics is a strategic element in achieving regional renewable energy production targets (an additional 4.8 GW of energy to be generated by 2030). A key factor in completing the regulatory framework will be the new regional law, which will define the "suitable areas" for the construction of photovoltaic plants.