The Agrivoltaics Team of the Solar Research Institute at DLR is looking to join a consortium in this second call of the Agroecology Partnership. We can contribute with a living lab in an ecological vineyard in southern Spain, with simulation models, meteorological(irradiance) nowcasting and forecasting, models for irrgation optimization, etc Agrivoltaics can play a key technical role in supporting sustainable agroecological practices, e.g. for regional food production and enabling climate adaptation and nature restoration. If you have a proposal in mind in which our expertise can fit, please do not hesitate to reach out.
https://www.dlr.de/en/sf/latest/news/2025/harvesting-the-sun-protecting-the-vines-a-milestone-for-sustainable-agriculture

The Institute of Solar Research focuses on the harnessing of concentrated solar power on Earth. We develop, test and optimise innovative technologies to use concentrating solar thermal systems not only to generate electricity, but also to provide heat and fuels. Our research also focuses on condition monitoring and quality assurance of solar thermal power plants and photovoltaic systems, solar energy meteorology and energy-related building assessment. Our overall aim is to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy and the reduction of fossil fuels through the use of solar energy.

In the agrivoltaics team, we model and measure the influence of meteorological parameters in order to investigate options for the dual use of land for both agriculture and sustainable energy generation. This includes the integration of photovoltaics in greenhouses, for open-air agriculture and the development of innovative solutions for optimised water use.