New Zealand photovoltaic containerized system for agricultural irrigation 600kW

How can agrivoltaics benefit Aotearoa New Zealand?

With increased interest in energy generation of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Aotearoa New Zealand, agrivoltaics provides the opportunity to increase the productivity of land, contribute to the generation of renewable energy without displacing food production, and potentially optimise farming and environmental outcomes.

Will agrivoltaic be New Zealand's First Utility-scale solar farm?

Integrating material cycles into the analysis of an accelerating energy transition for Aotearoa – New Zealand. 13th International Sustainability Transitions Conference, Melbourne, Stellenbosch, Washington DC. Raghuvanshi, P. (2023). Agrivoltaic project is all set to become New Zealand's first utility-scale solar farm.

Is solar PV water pumping a viable option for irrigation in India?

It is etimated that India's potential for Solar PV water pumping for irrigation to is 9 to 70 million solar PV pump sets, i.e. at least 255 billion ltr/year of diesel savings (HWWI 2005). Still, solar PV water pumping systems remain a rather unknown technical option, especially in the agricultural sector.

Are solar farms legal in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Solar power systems that are connected to the grid in Aotearoa New Zealand must comply with both local council and local lines company regulations. Typically, a land use resource consent is required to establish a solar farm.