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Theia
A solar pv module combining agriculture and photovoltaics without tradeoffs
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Identification
Translucency & High-Efficiency in Agrivoltaics lets enough light pass through for crops and can provide more energy than conventional PV modules.
The combination of agriculture and photovoltaics (Agrivoltaics or APV) holds the promise for enabling Europe's energy transition through dual use of land. APV can be deployed at lower cost than rooftop PV whilst improving agricultural yields and water usage. However, current solutions are based on conventional opaque silicon panels which is not optimal, as they have to be very spaced out to minimize impact on agricultural yields. Indeed, THEIA enables APV without tradeoff between electricity and agricultural production. 30-160% more energy is produced per m2 and increased crop yields. Impact on required surfaces of land for solar PV generation tremendous, as 100% densification is achieved. The solution further enables decarbonization of agriculture, increased revenues for farmers and lower water consumption.
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Label Date
June 2020
By
Insolight
From
Switzerland
Maturity stage
Prototype testing 1:1 in the lab
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Network, New clients, Visibility, Funding, Partners, Credibility
Sectors - Value chain - Application
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Design, Power & Produce
Package & Distribute
Use & Efficiency
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The environmental benefits
- •400g CO2 eq./kWh savings compared to using electricity from the grid
- •Its LCA is up to 2 times better than concentionnal PV panels
- •35% water savings on agriculture in semi-arid environments
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The Financial benefits
- •Payback time is reached similarly to to conventionnal PV panels in approx. 8 years
- •30-160% more savings/returns/m2 vs conventional agrivoltaics
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Company Profile
Headquarters
1024 Ecublens, Switzerland
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Networking Partner
CleantechAlps
As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.
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