Tracker-Based Agri-PV Takes Shape In Germany

Key takeaways:

• IBC Solar’s Veringenstadt project combines 8.5 MWp of solar generation with agricultural land use

• Adjustable single-axis trackers allow module tilt angles between 60° and 90° to accommodate farming activities

• More than 85% of the original arable land remains available for agricultural operations after installation, says the company

Land is often viewed as a limited and expensive resource when deploying solar PV systems. If there is a scope of saving land or using it for dual purposes, it is always advantageous. Agri-PV is one such solution which combines solar power generation with agricultural activities on the same land.

IBC Solar made it to the finalists at The smarter E AWARD 2026 under the Outstanding Projects category for its Solar Park Veringenstadt in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The 8.5 MW agri-PV or agrivoltaic installation has been connected to the public grid since April 2025. It generates approximately 11 GWh of electricity annually, enough to supply more than 3,100 three-person households.

IBC Solar set up the project as an EPC contractor for wpd GmbH. The project is spread across 15.5 hectares and combines solar power generation with continued agricultural use of the land.

A key feature of this project is the use of single-axis solar trackers, a first of its kind application in agri-PV system, according to IBC Solar. It claims that with these trackers, the bifacial glass-glass modules achieve an annual yield of about 1,300 kWh per kW.

Another important feature of this project is the adjustable tilt angle of the modules, which is facilitated by the trackers between 60° and 90°. This allows the system to adapt to the agricultural activities taking place around the structure, resulting in more than 85% of the original arable land for farming. To accommodate agricultural machinery, the project incorporates optimized row spacing, adapted tracker axis heights, and wide access gates, explains the company.

Luca Becker, Project Manager Photovoltaics at wpd GmbH said, “With the completion of the agri-solar park in Veringenstadt, we are setting a strong signal for the future of renewable energies. The combination of agriculture and solar power generation shows that sustainable energy production and agricultural use can go hand in hand.”