TSE, a French agrivoltaics specialist, has installed a 2.9 MW agrivoltaic power plant in Brouchy, Hauts-de-France. The plant is equipped with an irrigation system that uses sensors placed on the canopy to optimize water usage, enabling almost 30 percent water savings on large crops. The solar panels are positioned at a height of 5 meters and are equipped with trackers that can rotate them from east to west, generating partial and rotating shading to mitigate thermal and water stress. Agronomic trials will be conducted by France's National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment on various crops including soybeans, wheat, and rapeseed over nine years.



Overall, the TSE agrivoltaic power plant serves as an example of how efficient water management, crop yields, and renewable energy can be achieved through the integration of solar power generation and agriculture. It is a promising option for sustainable and climate-resilient food production in the future.