The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (SolarPower Europe) released a new version of the Agricultural Photovoltaic Guide to provide support for project developers, scientific research institutions and policy makers in formulating agricultural photovoltaic plans. The PV trade body showcased business cases from several European countries and shared best practices in operations and maintenance (O&M) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

This document sets out minimum requirements, best practices and recommendations for project developers and policy makers, and is based on the experience of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association from its Land Use and Permitting Workflow Group.

The report also provides a selection of selected business cases on different European countries and showcases EPC and O&M best practices. At the same time, this introduces the most innovative technologies for the construction of agricultural photovoltaic power plants.

European Photovoltaic Industry Association stated: "The report is aimed at solar and agricultural companies, investors, landowners, government departments, local authorities, industry associations, scientific research centres, consultancies, suppliers and any other agricultural photovoltaic stakeholders. .”