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What is an Agrivoltaic System?
An agrivoltaic system combines solar panels with agricultural crops, utilizing the land for dual purposes: renewable energy production and supporting agricultural activity.
Why Now?
As energy security becomes a growing concern for companies and citizens, it’s increasingly clear that decentralized renewable energy is the key to Israel’s energy resilience. With proven and existing technology, advanced solar systems can now be integrated with field crops, providing a stable, long-term platform. This efficient dual land use helps maintain agricultural output, guarantees steady income for 25 years, and increases revenue from each agricultural unit.
Welcome to Hybrid Field Crops
With extensive experience in ground-mounted solar projects, pioneering wind projects, and solar systems over water reservoirs in Israel, we are now introducing innovative solutions to Israeli agriculture with a dual-use approach in field crops — technology that enables high-quality crop cultivation alongside renewable energy production and storage.
Advantages of Hybrid Field Crops
- Adaptable for over 40 types of crops
- Easy access for agricultural equipment
- Maximum flexibility for adjusting crop plans
- Low visual impact, preserving open green landscapes while utilizing land efficiently
- Maintaining food security and crop quality with advanced irrigation, shading management, and customized spraying solutions
- Operational and maintenance feasibility
- Solar panels track the sun using a computerized control system and optimize for crop needs
- Our agrivoltaic systems provide farmers with a wide range of advanced technological solutions to improve and enhance agricultural production
A Safe Bet
- Proven Experience: We have extensive experience developing and installing some of the largest solar projects in Israel and around the world. We operate in 10 global markets with a portfolio of 20 GWdc and 35.75 GWh in storage.
- Financial Strength: enlight is a dual-listed company with a market value of approximately 8 billion NIS, offering a clear advantage in terms of scale and financial stability.
- Getting Across the Finish Line: We take pride in a planning-to-execution ratio of 93%, the highest in the industry, achieving results faster and at lower costs.
- Strong Agricultural Partnership: In collaboration with “Bananot HaHof”, we provide all the agronomic expertise, guidance, and support needed to ensure the success of your operations and adapt them to the chosen land.
- Unique Approach: We tailor our solutions to the specific needs of each community with flexibility and creativity.
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What is the minimum field crop area required for agrivoltaic project?
A minimum of 300 dunams (approximately 74 acres) is required to implement the project.
Does integrating solar facilities into field crops harm yield?
The Enlight Agrivoltaic systems offers numerous advantages that ensure crop quality in agriculture farming. The solar panels' sun-tracking technology guarantees crops receive the necessary radiation for optimal growth and performance. Additionally, the system withstands extreme climate conditions and protects crops from various climate-related damages.
Who oversees the project from an agricultural perspective?
Enlight has a dedicated Agro department focused on research, implementing new agrivoltaic technologies, fostering collaborations, and developing engineering solutions. In partnership with “Bananot HaHof”, we support our partners with guidance, knowledge, and necessary actions throughout the setup and operation process.
What additional technological solutions do we offer to maintain yield?
We are integrating world-leading agri-tech solutions into our agro facilities for sustainable agriculture. These include advanced systems for shade management, smart irrigation, soil monitoring, precision spraying, remote sensing, growth tracking, smart washing robots, and AI-driven management and optimization.
Are special agricultural tools required?
Installing solar panels in field crops does not require new agricultural tools or modifications to existing work methods. The panels are installed at a low height and spaced to allow the passage of standard agricultural machinery. Additionally, their adjustable movement provides flexibility for various agricultural processes.