REGACE Project

☀️ 🌱 🚀 One of the main challenges in the EU Agri-Hackathon is helping farmers cut through the flood of farm data and turn it into practical information they can actually use in daily decision-making.

How can solar go beyond energy production? At SEEP 2026, REGACE contributed to this discussion by showcasing how agrivoltaic systems can deliver energy, food, and resource efficiency. Special thanks to our partner, Christina Conaro for her valuable contribution. #Solar #Energy #Space

🚜 ☀️ 🌱 Agrivoltaics describes integrated systems that enable land to be used simultaneously for agricultural production and solar energy generation. “While photovoltaic systems offer a promising mutually beneficial relationship between food, water and renewable energy, if not properly designed they can jeopardise crop productivity,” says Ibrahim Yehia Ph.D., coordinator of the REGACE project. To mitigate this, contributing to a trend for more sustainable cropping, REGACE developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted adaptive agrivoltaic system for greenhouses capable of producing solar energy, while maintaining favourable crop growing conditions. 👉 To read the full article, entitled, Crop Responsive Greenhouse Agrivoltaics System with CO2 Enrichment for Higher Yields, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGw73UBq #EU #AI #REGACE #Agrivoltaics #Greenhouse #Innovation #SolarEnergy #FoodSecurity

☀️ 🌱 🚀 Explore the latest outputs from the REGACE Project, advancing innovation at the intersection of agrivoltaics, greenhouse systems, and sustainable energy. The full set of deliverables is now available, covering: ✳️ Design and installation guidelines for agrivoltaic greenhouse systems ✳️ CO2 enrichment strategies for improved crop yield ✳️ Bifacial PV testing protocols and real-world performance data ✳️ Predictive simulation models and digital twin development ✳️ Standardized evaluation frameworks and technical protocols ✳️ Environmental impact assessments and farmer engagement insights ✳️ Regulatory recommendations and dissemination strategies These resources provide valuable insights for researchers, technology developers, policymakers, and stakeholders working to scale sustainable agriculture and energy solutions. 👉 Access all deliverables here: https://lnkd.in/eC62Rg3i #EU #REGACE

Yesterday at the Annual Conference on Science and the Environment in Jerusalem, Dr. Liron Amdur (Open Landscape Institute, The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Tel Aviv University) presented REGACE, a multi‑country research effort examining agricultural photovoltaics in greenhouses across Israel, Greece, Italy, Austria and Germany. Her lecture, “Effect of Agricultural Photovoltaics in Greenhouses on Crops: Yield, Irrigation, Pests and Beneficials,” unpacked how integrating solar panels into protected cultivation affects energy efficiency and crop performance. While energy generation and land‑use efficiency increase, optimal crop choices land adaptive greenhouse management are essential to maintain sustainable food production. REGACE’s trials show that factors such as crop type, seasonality and photovoltaic configuration critically shape yields, water productivity and pest–beneficial dynamics. This study delivers empirical data that can inform environmental policy and accelerate responsible solar–agriculture integration, helping secure both food and energy needs.

👏 Congratulations to Federico and the entire research team at our partner, University of Rome Tor Vergata, on this great achievement! Their latest paper, “Full outdoor characterization procedure for bifacial PV modules” (published in Energy Conversion and Management), validates a new three-phase outdoor testing protocol on 13 custom Mono-PERC bifacial modules designed for agrivoltaic applications within the Horizon Europe REGACE Project. This meaningful work reflects the kind of impact we aim to create across the agritech industry. 🌱 Great achievement for REGACE and the agrivoltaic community! ☀️

How can solar panels in greenhouses impact energy efficiency and agricultural performance? Dr. Liron Amdur from the Open Landscape Institute at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Tel Aviv University, will present the REGACE project at the upcoming Annual Conference on Science and the Environment, taking place on July 8–9, 2026, in Jerusalem. Her lecture, “Effect of Agricultural Photovoltaics in Greenhouses on Crops: Yield, Irrigation, Pests and Beneficials,” explores how integrating solar panels into greenhouses impacts both energy efficiency and agricultural performance. Through REGACE’s multi-country trials across Israel, Greece, Italy, Austria, and Germany, Liron’s research examines how factors such as crop type, season, and photovoltaic configuration influence yields, water productivity, and pest dynamics. While energy generation and land-use efficiency increase, optimal crop choices (like leafy vs. fruity crops) and adaptive greenhouse management are essential to maintain sustainable food production. This study, the first of its kind in Israel, provides valuable data to guide environmental policy and advance the integration of solar technology in agriculture, ensuring both food and energy security for a brighter, more resilient future. The research is part of the REGACE project, coordinated by the Triangle R&D Center (TRDC) and funded by the EU Horizon Europe Program. ☀️ 🌱 👉 To learn more about REGACE Project, visit: https://regaceproject.com/ #EU #HorizonEurope #Photovoltaics #Greenhouse #Agriculture #Solar #Energy #Sustainable #Food #Production #Crop #Water #Productivity #Agrivoltaics

A greenhouse agrivoltaics trial in Greece has demonstrated that solar-tracking photovoltaic panels can generate an energy surplus while maintaining stable crop performance. Researchers at the Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control (LACEC) of the University of Thessaly are evaluating how photovoltaic systems integrated inside greenhouses can simultaneously produce renewable electricity and vegetables while improving overall land-use efficiency. The study was conducted within the European REGACE research project and tested a dynamically moving photovoltaic system installed above greenhouse crops at the experimental farm of the University of Thessaly in Velestino. ☀️ 🌱 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWcnp4de #EU #Greece #REGACE #Agrivoltaics #Photovoltaic #Electricity #Generation #Agricultural #Production #PV #Greenhouse EU Agriculture and Food EU Science, Research and Innovation CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Congratulations to Professor Cristina Cornaro on the recent feature in La Repubblica highlighting the ESTER Lab - Energia Solare TEst e Ricerca. Prof. Cornaro was one of the key partners in REGACE, playing a central role in advancing research and innovation in agrivoltaics and photovoltaic technologies. The work now carried out at ESTER Lab represents a natural continuation of that journey. From monitoring and characterizing innovative photovoltaic modules in real field conditions to exploring emerging technologies such as DSSC and perovskites, the lab builds on the same scientific rigor and forward-looking vision that shaped her contribution to REGACE. Beyond photovoltaics and agrivoltaics, ESTER Lab is also developing innovative methodologies to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, including historic ones. This integrated approach reflects the broader mission we share: turning research excellence into practical solutions that accelerate the energy transition.