Agrivoltaics takes center stage at a key event for the future of Valencian agriculture
Description
On April 15, 2026, from 9:00 to 12:10 , the event entitled “Agrovoltaics Conference. Digital and Energy Transition in Valencian Agriculture” , a meeting that will bring together experts, institutions and professionals from the sector to analyze the role of agrovoltaics in the transformation of the territory.
The event will be held at the Picassent Solar facilities, where attendees can begin the day with a technical tour to learn firsthand how agricultural production and photovoltaic generation are integrated in the same space. This experience will allow them to observe on-site the real possibilities of a model that is gaining prominence in the context of the energy transition.
Following the official opening, which will include the participation of the Regional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Director General of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the Valencian Government, the current state of agrivoltaics in the Valencian Community will be addressed. Success stories demonstrating its potential from both a technical and production perspective will also be presented.
The second part of the day will focus on discussion. Two panel discussions will bring together specialists to analyze, firstly, the challenges and opportunities of scaling up agrivoltaics in the Valencian region and, secondly, its economic viability. The latter will address key aspects such as the necessary investment, expected returns, associated risks, and lessons learned from real-world experiences.
The meeting will conclude with a networking space, designed to foster collaboration between farmers, cooperatives, technology companies and energy developers, with the aim of promoting new initiatives in the sector.
The event is organized by the Valencian Community Energy Cluster , in collaboration with the Control and SolarWine Operational Groups . Registration is free and can be done through an online form provided by the organizers.
This event is presented as a strategic opportunity to learn firsthand about one of the most innovative solutions in the convergence between agriculture and energy, key to the sustainable development of the Valencian rural environment.