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Faced with new environmental, economic and social challenges, the world of agriculture must evolve to enable :
- A system of panels installed on an axis of rotation above the crops, controlled by an algorithm.
- This system is particularly suitable for vines and fruit trees.
- The algorithm integrates the light requirements of the crops and microclimate data, thus favoring the plants' access to light.
- System made up of rows of structures with a rotating axis to which the panels are attached. The panels are controlled by trackers.
- The system is positioned parallel to the crops.
This system is particularly well suited to field crops, market gardening and livestock farming.
- The algorithm integrates the light requirements of crops and microclimate data, and thus favors plant access to light.
- A system similar to hedges. The panels are installed vertically to capture light from the east in the morning and from the west in the afternoon. The system is positioned on grassy strips alongside crops to promote biodiversity.
- This system is particularly suited to large-scale crops and livestock farming.
- The system creates a windbreak effect that protects plants and meadows from drought.
- This system is an adaptation of conventional fixed inclined structures: the structure is raised to adapt to the height of the crop or the size of the animals, and the panels are fixed and slightly inclined.
- This installation is particularly well suited to livestock farming.
- The system preserves soil moisture and provides the necessary shade for the herds.
- Apt is Ombrea's first project in arboriculture and agrivoltaics.
- Agronomic objectives of protecting fruit and trees against thermal, hydric and oxidative stress, and limiting irrigation requirements.
"I expect the Ombrea solution to help me improve the quality of produce under shade and save water by limiting irrigation."
Claude Sollier, farmer
- Inaugurated in October 2021, the Channay demonstrator was built for experimental purposes on field crops (winter wheat, alfalfa, camelina, etc.).
- Results 2023: 26% increase in BTH yield in shaded areas, +17.8% in lentil yield.
"Thanks to photovoltaic panels, crops are better protected with more shade and less wind".
Jean-Philippe Delacre, farmer
- Valpuiseaux is a field crop demonstrator (moha, wheat, barley, alfalfa).
- Results 2022 : 6.6% yield increase for winter wheat compared with the control zone, +18% yield increase for moha.
"This demonstrator is proof that by federating all the players in the ecosystem we are able to create positive externalities in line with our mission."
Thierry Blandinières, Invivo General Manager
Are you thinking about going into agrivoltaics, but don't yet know if your plot of land is suitable, or who to contact to get started? Don't worry, our teams are here to answer your questions and guide you through the process! You can get in touch with us in just one click via the "Contact" tab on our website. You'll also find a tool on the "Contact" tab that lets you indicate the plot of land you'd like to equip with our agrivoltaic solutions. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
As agrivoltaics is a rapidly expanding field, the range of possibilities is still being discovered. However, at Ombrea, thanks to the pilot sites and experiments we've been running for 8 years now, and the 50 crop varieties we've studied in-house, we're in a position to address and provide concrete agronomic services to sites in livestock farming, field crops, viticulture, arboriculture and market gardening.
On average, the development of an agrivoltaic project takes between 4 and 6 years. The launch of the project corresponds to its definition and qualification. This allows us to validate the solution adapted to the specific needs of each farm, as well as its feasibility. At Ombrea, we use our digital tools to simulate variations in key indicators in order to assess the potential effects. Once the work is completed, the agrivoltaic installations can be operated for 25 to 30 years.
The development of an agrivoltaic project is a long process, punctuated by different stages: development, construction, operation and dismantling. Ombrea and TotalEnergies have the expertise to accompany you through all these stages. Throughout this process, our focus is on improving agricultural production, ensuring consistency with your expectations for your farm, and achieving optimum synergy between energy production and agricultural production.
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Avenue Louis Philbert 13100
Aix-en-Provence
contact@ombrea.fr
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