On May 30, 2024, Sames, France, will celebrate the inauguration of an innovative agrivoltaic facility at Ferme Etchélécu. This project, developed by Insolight, represents a milestone in the integration of sustainable energy production with agricultural practices, producing strawberries with positive energy intended for gastronomy.
Agrivoltaic Inauguration in France: Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture
The installation, located in Ferme Etchélécu, comprises an area of 3,000 square meters covered with semi-transparent photovoltaic panels and dynamic shading screens.
With an installed capacity of 190 kW, the facility is capable of producing approximately 260 MWh of clean energy, enough to supply about 50 homes.
This innovative technique not only produces renewable energy, but also improves the agricultural production of 15,000 strawberry plants, which are destined for haute cuisine.
Insolight offers comprehensive solutions that go beyond the construction of facilities for the production of renewable energy. These include project development, administrative support, water recovery systems and customized business models. Thanks to its network of strategic partners, Insolight connects producers, distributors and supply chain actors, also offering power purchase agreements (PPA) to companies.
We are delighted to present this agrivoltaic installation. By combining solar technology with agriculture, we offer producers the possibility of contributing to the energy transition and sustainable agriculture, while meeting their energy needs.
Mathieu Ackermann, Technical Director of Insolight
Due to a decrease in production caused by inclement weather, we decided to look for a solution. We find in Insolight deep support both at a technical and administrative level, with true values. Insolight’s solution allows us to gain two additional months of strawberry production per year, recover rainwater for irrigation and produce electricity for self-consumption and sale of surpluses to the grid. It meets our production needs and improves our working conditions. We also chose it to pass on to our children.
Jacques and Nathalie Etchélécu, owners of the Ferme Etchélécu
This facility marks significant progress in the integration of renewable energy and sustainable agricultural practices. Combining solar technology with food production not only helps producers become more resilient to climate changes, but also promotes more sustainable and energy-efficient agriculture.
A strawberry agrivoltaic project that combines photovoltaics, shade screens and rainwater harvesting.
Via insolight.ch
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