Solar TAP Showcases the Future of Sustainable Farming at the 6th AgriVoltaics World Conference in Freiburg
The 6th AgriVoltaics World Conference has wrapped up after three vibrant days of scientific exchange, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration—and Solar TAP was right at the heart of it.
As a bronze sponsor of the event, Solar TAP proudly joined researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders in exploring the synergy between agriculture and solar energy. The conference, held from July 1–3, 2025, brought together experts from fields as diverse as photovoltaics, plant biology, hydrology, energy systems, and agronomy. For Solar TAP, it was a unique opportunity to share its vision for a future where printed solar technologies power more resilient and productive agricultural systems.
At the Solar TAP booth, visitors experienced flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules, insights into printed solar technologies for sustainable agriculture, the first fruits and vegetables grown under Agri-PV — and attendees even tasted the future of farming, with cucumbers and strawberries grown in Solar TAP systems.
Within Solar TAP’s conference exhibit visitors had the opportunity to engage with Dr. Onno Muller, an expert in plant ecophysiology and high-throughput phenotyping in agrivoltaic systems; Dr. Matthias Meier-Grüll, who leads Agri-Horti-PV projects and coordinates the interdisciplinary hub “Bioeconomy meets Energy”; and Chantal Kierdorf, who welcomed guests and shared the latest insights into research and practical applications of printed solar technologies in agriculture.
One of the highlights was Extended Technical Tour 1 to the Agri-Food & Energy Park in Morschenich, operated by Forschungszentrum Jülich, where Solar TAP innovations are being used in real-world pilot projects combining crop cultivation with real-time data monitoring under APV structures.
As the AgriVoltaics World Conference continues to grow in global significance, Solar TAP reaffirms its commitment to pushing the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and clean energy integration. From lab to field, and now from science to taste, the Solar TAP journey is just beginning.