We successfully commissioned our first solar tracker at the TUM research site in Dürnast near Freising (Upper Bavaria).
What are tracker-based PV systems?
Trackers are solar systems in which the modules follow the path of the sun throughout the day. This allows for optimal use of solar radiation and significantly increases energy output compared to conventional, fixed-mounted PV systems.
Another major advantage: As demonstrated in Dürnast, agricultural activity can continue between the tracker rows – an ideal synergy of energy generation and farming.
The facility also serves as a research platform for a variety of key questions:
- How do the modules affect crop yields?
- What impact do the systems have on the microclimate?
- How do biodiversity and insect populations change under the systems?
- What are the economic effects of system operation and energy generation?
These and other questions will be investigated over the coming years under the scientific direction of TUM. Particularly impressive during the opening ceremony were the insights shared by Prof. Ingrid Kögel-Knabner (Soil Science), Prof. Heinz Bernhardt (Agricultural Systems Engineering), and Prof. Annette Menzel (Ecoclimatology), who are supporting the project from a research perspective.
A project with real impact
The Agri-PV system in Dürnast symbolizes our commitment to sustainable and forward-looking technologies – and demonstrates what is possible when science, practical implementation, and innovation come together.
A heartfelt thank you to all partners and contributors for the successful implementation and inspiring collaboration!
