Motivation & Impact
The PV4Plants project aims to drive the decarbonization of the agricultural and energy sectors through innovative agrivoltaic (agriPV) systems, enhancing land use efficiency, improving crop yields, and generating renewable energy locally, reducing energy dependency and mitigating energy poverty in rural areas. The project will develop a replicable methodology to optimise crop performance under various light spectrum conditions and adapt its technology to specific pilot site requirements. The project also aims to establish a circular local economy by increasing the reciclability and reuse of materials throughout the lifecycle of the agriPV systems. The impact of PV4Plants are substantial. The project will engage over 3,000 end users, professionals, and policymakers across Europe. It is expected to achieve a 20% increase in land use efficiency and save approximately €25,000 per year in electricity bills at pilot sites. Additionally, PV4Plants will create 50 new jobs and avoid 35 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. The project will support the EU’s Green New Deal goal of decarbonization by 2050 through the promotion and market penetration on agriPV systems.
Role of R2M
R2M functions as the innovation manager. As the lead for communication, dissemination, and exploitation of project results, R2M is responsible for crafting the project’s identity and developing comprehensive communication materials. This includes formulating and implementing the PV4Plants communication & dissemination plan, ensuring effective outreach and engagement with stakeholders. In addition, R2M is responsible of identifying, assessing, and managing the exploitable results generated by the project. R2M will devise IPR protection plans, agreements, and strategies to safeguard the project’s outcomes and enhance their commercial viability. R2M will also lead the task of drafting policy briefs that aim to drive the creation of an EU-wide framework for the development of agriPV projects. This will foster a supportive regulatory environment that encourages the adoption and replication of agriPV systems across Europe. R2M also plays an important role in project management & coordination (WP7) as it leads the data mangement plan.