Vertical solar panels will increase yields: a revolutionary technology from Denmark

Researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark have successfully tested a pilot installation that allows for the simultaneous cultivation of agricultural crops and the generation of electricity on the same field. The system uses a vertical arrangement of bifacial solar panels - 'solar walls'.

According to the experiment's results, the yield in the field between the solar panels is virtually indistinguishable from that of an open field. At the same time, electricity is produced during peak demand hours, making the system economically beneficial for the grid.

The vertical configuration of the panels allows for savings of up to 26% in land and materials, has a low carbon footprint, and effectively manages wind loads. In addition to the technical advantages, the system is aesthetically pleasing and harmoniously integrates into the landscape.

The creation of such systems could stimulate the development of agrivoltaics and the integration of solar energy without compromising agricultural land.

Research by Danish scientists has shown that vertical arrangement of solar panels can be a successful way to combine the cultivation of agricultural crops and electricity generation, providing economic and ecological benefits.