Elevated Agri-PV mounting system
ARTEMIS. Agri-PV
System Category I
The ARTEMIS Agri-PV mounting system
enables the agricultural use
of an area beneath the photovoltaic rows.
Agri-PV describes the perfect symbiosis of agricultural use and the generation of regenerative energy in the form of photovoltaics. A single area is used for both agriculture and sustainable power production. Valuable arable and grazing land is preserved. Agri-PV thus offers the opportunity to resolve the land-use conflict between the agricultural and energy sectors.
Elevated Category I Agri-PV systems according to DIN SPEC 91434 can also have a positive effect on crop yields. The module rows shield the plants from weather conditions such as heavy rain, heat, or late frosts. They offer livestock protection from the sun and predators. In this way, Agri-PV can contribute to stabilizing crop yields, particularly in times of climate change.
Simultaneous use of an area for agriculture and energy generation
Protection for livestock from heat or predators under the PV rows
Shielding of agricultural products from weather conditions
Eligible for funding according to CAP guidelines, continuation of area-based payments
ARTEMIS. Elevated Agri-PV system
ARTEMIS is a forward-looking Agri-PV system for the agricultural use of an area beneath the PV rows. With its different variants, ARTEMIS adapts ideally to the respective form of agricultural use. ARTEMIS alpha with a monopitch roof is particularly suitable for livestock and pasture farming, while ARTEMIS beta with a trough roof is suitable for the cultivation of special and permanent crops.
ARTEMIS impresses with its high flexibility. Both the vertical clearances and the distances between the module rows can be individually adapted to the respective form of agricultural management and the machinery used for it. ARTEMIS is eligible for funding according to CAP guidelines; with a maximum land loss of 10 percent, it complies with the DIN SPEC 91434 standard and ensures the continuation of area-based payments.
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Advantages of our Agri-PV systems
Advantages of the ARTEMIS Agri-PV system
- Optional rainwater collection system and integrated irrigation concept
- Certified double-glass modules according to EN12600 for overhead installation
- Project-specific adaptation of the system to given wind and snow loads
- Flexible row spacing and vertical clearance depending on project-specific
working widths and crop type - Removable anchoring method through soil-friendly ramming of the T.Werk
substructure - Use of the ARTEMIS Agri-PV substructure for protective nets or foils
- Simple system setup with modular components
Technical information ARTEMIS Agri-PV System
- Category I: Farming beneath the APV system (mounting with a vertical
clearance of at least 2.10 m) - ARTEMIS alpha: 2-post system, ARTEMIS beta: 1-post system
- Tilt angle 12°
- Module orientation in East-West or South possible
- Module sizes: 1,722 | 1,762 | 2,383 | 2,384 x 1,134 mm
- Module arrangement: ARTEMIS alpha 2 or 3 modules portrait, ARTEMIS beta 1 module portrait or landscape
- Adaptable to various terrain slopes
- Metallurgically shielded cable routing on profiles and crossbeams
- Efficient ground cabling
General Agri-PV advantages
- Efficient land use: APV enables the simultaneous use of land for
food production and energy generation. - Protection from weather conditions: from storm, hail, frost, and drought damage
- Humus buildup (carbon farming), simultaneous reduction of
fertilizer consumption - Control of quality and harvest time of agricultural products (delayed ripening, sugar storage, reduction of plant diseases)
- High acceptance among the public and in politics, especially compared to classic ground-mounted systems
- Cost reduction for agricultural businesses through the generation of renewable
solar power for decentralized self-consumption - Additional source of income for farmers
What is agrivoltaics (agri-PV, APV)?
Agri-PV enables the simultaneous use of an area for agricultural cultivation and energy generation. In Germany, the core requirements (land loss, agricultural use and minimum yield, light availability, etc.) for Agri-PV are defined by the two (preliminary) standards DIN SPEC 91434 and DIN SPEC 91492.
What advantages does Agri-PV offer?
Agri-PV is regarded as a key technology for tackling multiple challenges such as climate change, rising energy costs and the need for efficient land use. It protects against weather influences and weather extremes, contributes to the sustainability of agricultural operations by generating emission-free electricity, enables dual land use and makes a significant contribution to the energy transition and CO2 reduction.
What types of Agri-PV systems are there?
DIN SPEC 91434 and DIN SPEC 91492 define basic criteria for agri-PV systems in Germany. The aim is to ensure that agricultural use remains sustainable, economically viable and predominantly maintained. The standards distinguish between two types of APV systems: High-mounted category I systems allow agricultural use under the modules. Category II APV systems close to the ground allow cultivation between the rows.
What is your experience with Agri-PV?
Many of the agri-PV systems that are currently in operation nationally and internationally are being scientifically monitored. Various data is collected, for example on the impact on agricultural products, the efficiency of APV systems and social acceptance. Depending on the respective location, the type of crop and the respective funding policy, the results prove the successful application of agrivoltaics in vegetable and fruit cultivation, wheat and aquaculture worldwide.
What framework conditions influence the implementation of Agri-PV?
The implementation of agri-PV systems in Germany is influenced by a number of legal and political framework conditions (EU direct payments, EEG, privileged treatment, attribution to agricultural and forestry assets, etc.). In recent years, these have been adjusted in such a way as to favor the expansion of agrivoltaics.
What is the social acceptance of Agri-PV?
The social acceptance of agri-PV is high under certain conditions. The agricultural use of the land must be recognizable, citizens and municipalities should benefit directly from the APV system and it should create ecological added value. When communicated transparently, agri-PV is perceived as a benefit for agriculture and the region.
Planning | Design | Consulting
We are happy to support your project planning with our expertise in the following areas:
- Consulting
- On-site inspection
- Installation options
- Preparation of plans & drawings
- Module layout
- Shading calculation
- String planning
Statics | Soil expertise
Specifically for Agri-PV & conventional ground-mounted projects, we offer the preparation of structural and geotechnical reports.
- Structural report
- Wind suction calculation
- Snow load report
- Acceptance report
- Damage report
Assembly & erection
We connect you with strong photovoltaic partners. Our experts are thoroughly familiar with our Agri-PV substructure. We support you with:
- Pile driving
- Racking installation
- Module installation
- Provision of Manitou, wheel loader, Bobcat
- Site setup
- DC installation
- Refurbishment
- Fence construction
Individual assembly solutions
With us you can choose from a wide range of products. Open spaces, landfills, foil roofs, green roofs, trapezoidal roofs, tile roofs, seam roofs, facade… We have a solution for everything. If something doesn’t fit, it will be made to fit.
Quick assembly
Our mounting systems are child’s play to assemble and require virtually no training time. With our products, you become more efficient on the construction site and can use your capacities wisely. Because time is your most valuable asset.
High quality, safe & inexpensive
Support in any matter
We not only provide you with sophisticated assembly systems, but also with services tailored to your individual needs so that you can concentrate on your core processes. This is where we contribute our many years of experience and our professional network.
Quality & Effectiveness
12 years product warranty
Safety is our top priority. Our systems are put through their paces. Our flat roof mounting system TRITON was tested, for example, in the wind tunnel at the I.F.I in Aachen. Upon request, you will receive project-specific, verifiable structural calculations. You have a 12-year guarantee on our products.
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