Luxembourg’s first Agri-PV system
Agri-PV Kehlen
2 MWp
Installed PV capacity
4,6 ha
More than 97% of the site remains available for grassland farming
600 households
Can be supplied annually with the electricity generated
One site. Two harvests.
In Kehlen, Luxembourg’s first Agri-PV system demonstrates how two key challenges for the future can be addressed on the same land: active farming and renewable energy generation. The result is an efficient dual use of land that shows how agriculture and the energy transition can move forward together.
Across approximately 4.6 hectares, an innovative Agri-PV system generates green electricity while the land continues to be used as grassland. What makes the project unique is its intelligent tracker technology, which allows the solar modules to adapt both to the position of the sun and to the requirements of agricultural activities.
A project that demonstrates how valuable land can serve multiple purposes while creating new opportunities for both agriculture and renewable energy production.
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Combining two usecases Intelligent solar technology designed around agriculture
The Agri-PV system in Kehlen uses advanced tracker technology. Unlike conventional photovoltaic systems, the solar modules are not mounted in a fixed position. Instead, they are installed on 49 movable trackers that follow the sun from east to west throughout the day.
This allows the system to make efficient use of available sunlight and optimise electricity production. At the same time, the technology is designed around the needs of agriculture. During agricultural work, the modules can be moved into a vertical position, creating wider access routes and sufficient space for agricultural machinery.
Agriculture is at the heart of the planning and implementation of Agri-PV systems.
Together with the farmer involved in the project, the system was designed to largely preserve the existing use of the land as a meadow. Sufficient spacing between the tracker rows and the flexible positioning of the modules allow agricultural machinery to continue operating on the site.
As a result, more than 97% of the total area remains actively available for agricultural use, while less than 3% is occupied by the system infrastructure and required safety areas.
For us, Agri-PV means considering energy generation and agriculture together, from the initial planning stage through to long-term operation.
Generating energy. Preserving habitats.
Agri-PV in Kehlen combines more than agriculture and renewable energy. Targeted ecological measures also take the site’s natural characteristics into account and help enhance them. The result is an integrated concept that brings together agriculture, energy production and ecology.
These measures include:
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Areas of uncut grass
Selected areas are excluded from regular mowing and managed extensively, creating valuable habitats and refuges for plants and wildlife.
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Species-rich field margins
Suitable areas along the edges of the site are planted with diverse meadow mixtures containing native wild plants. These provide additional habitats and support local biodiversity.
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Low-impact construction
The photovoltaic system is installed without massive concrete foundations. The support posts are driven directly into the ground, reducing the impact of construction and making future dismantling easier.
