Date: 20/11/2023
Service: Innovation
The project INNOVATIVE PRODUCTION MODELS: AGRO-PHOTOVOLTAICS (Agri-PV) FOR EXTREMADURA aims to harmoniously integrate sheep farming, photovoltaic energy production and the sustainable cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants (PAM) in photovoltaic spaces.
At the heart of this project is the vision of making the most of the systems that converge in the environment, merging clean energy production with sustainable agricultural practices through the collaboration among 360 Soluciones Cambio Climático, Holrabax SL y CICYTEX.
The Agri-PV Project addresses various challenges, including controlling stocking, improving energy and agro-livestock productivity, and promoting biodiversity in the environment. The results obtained not only generate wealth and profitability in the areas where it is implemented, but also leave the land in more favorable conditions than the original ones.
This project stands as an innovative and sustainable production model, initially designed for Extremadura but applicable in different territories. The intersection between photovoltaic energy production, sheep farming and MAP cultivation emerges as a strategic approach to address current and future challenges related to resources and carbon emissions. To contribute to the replicability of this model, a GUIDE OF GOOD PRACTICES for the sustainable management of sheep in photovoltaic plants has been developed (will be published shortly).
However, the transition to this innovative model depends not only on technological advances, but also on essential organizational and social transformations. The commitment of all actors involved in the territory is presented as a fundamental element for the success of this transition.
In conclusion, the Agri-PV Project not only represents an evolution in the way we integrate energy production and livestock, but also serves as a beacon for a more sustainable future. This model, born in Extremadura, has the potential to be replicated and become a benchmark for a new era of agricultural and energy production. The seed has been planted; now, it is time to see a positive transformation flourish in the region and beyond.