The demo plant in Agrópolis will be an Agri-PV system constituted by fresh vegetables cultivation (tomatoes, onions, beans, lettuce) and overhead single axis tracker PV strings. The demo plant will have two scenarios: two distinguished plots where PV strings differ per elevation from the ground and spatial layout. A third plot will be the reference scenario.
ENGIE – with site Leader James Macdonald – will coordinate the works of the demo plant construction at UPC premises. James will be supported by Valmont Solar for the structural part of the tracker system, and by UPC for the monitoring of the agronomic aspects. The monitoring of plants vigour will be analysed by a robot regularly running in-between the vegetables rows, and prototyped by UPC.
Field visit to the agrivoltaic demo-project in Scalea / Visita al dimostratore agrivoltaico a Scalea
Where: Le Greenhouse, Via delle industrie, Scalea (CS), Italy When: 28 Nov 2026 | 9:30 – 12:30 English version Let’s explore innovation in agriculture together!The visit to the SYMBIOSYST project’s agrivoltaic demonstrator at Le GreenHouse farm in Scalea offers an opportunity to explore the project’s research activities and the solutions developed to foster the integration of agricultural production, renewable energy, and landscape. Accompanied by SYMBIOSYST experts and ENEA researchers, participants will have the opportunity to observe and compare two demonstration plants, learning about the photovoltaic technologies, agronomic choices, and management practices adopted. The initiative aims to share the results of the experimentation and raise awareness of the potential of agrivoltaics as a model for sustainable innovation in agricultural systems and landscapes.