Combining state-of-the-art photovoltaics, artificial intelligence and agricultural activities to increase production from renewable sources without further land consumption and with economic and landscape protection benefits in line with European climate neutrality objectives by 2050 is the aim of the Symbiosyst project, funded by the European Horizon programme and led by 18 partners, including for Italy: ENEA, EURAC Research (as coordinator), EF Solare, Convert, ETA Florence Renewable Energy, Laimburg Test Centre and Südtiroler Bauernbund. The project aims to develop innovative technological solutions to improve the competitiveness of agri-voltaic systems in Europe and minimize the impact on the environment and landscape, promoting a "tailor-made" agribusiness capable of stimulating initiatives and investments. As part of the project, networks of innovative agri-voltaic systems will be activated and products, solutions and services will be developed that will then be tested in four different agricultural scenarios based on location, climate, size and type of crops produced. More specifically, Symbiosyst will focus on the adaptation of photovoltaic modules, assembly structures and standardized management practices, to the specific needs of various agricultural crops, in different climates and landscapes, allowing scientific research to proceed hand in hand with the development of new, diversified and economically scalable systems.
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