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Agrivoltaics - Solar & Agriculture co-location

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for both solar energy production and agriculture (smart farming).

August 2021
February 2025

Agrivoltaics - Solar & Agriculture co-location

Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for both solar energy production and agriculture (smart farming).

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date February 6, 2025
From Belgium
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 3-4 - Commercial Scale Up / Multiple commercial Applications

Ether Energy is a dynamic Belgian company specializing in the development of large-scale eco-friendly photovoltaic and agrivoltaic solutions across Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Driven by the urgency of climate change, the company is committed to reducing the planet's carbon footprint through innovative solar solutions. As an independent power producer (IPP), Ether Energy not only invests in but also owns and operates solar energy projects, positioning itself as a major force in the energy transition. Our expertise is agrivoltaics - we combine solar energy production with agricultural activities on the same land. This dual land-use approach allows us to generate renewable energy while simultaneously protecting and enhancing farmland. With an ambitious goal of installing 1 GWp by 2030, Ether Energy continues to lead in the development of sustainable solar solutions, playing a critical role in the transition to a greener future.

The Environmental Benefits

  • Approximately 1.5% of Belgium's farmland would be needed to meet 19% of the country's electricity generation with agrivoltaics
  • Solar farms' levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is below gas-fired power plants' LCOE
  • Photovoltaics could cover more than 20% of Europe's electricity needs using less than 0.2% of the land area
  • Solar energy has a profound sustainable impact, saving 96% of GHG emissions compared to coal and 93% compared to gas
  • Recycling of solar panels is mandatory, and technical recycling yields reach up to 90% of panel weight

The Financial Benefits

  • Deployment of agrivoltaics can increase farm income by over 30%
  • For every TWh of power produced, solar currently creates 1,100 jobs in the EU. This estimate is supported by industry reports and job creation studies, although exact figures may vary

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Company Profile

Ether Energy

Ether Energy is a Brussels based company specialized in photovoltaic solutions for industrial consumers of energy & SME.

Headquarters 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
Type Startup or self-employed
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