Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV) in Austria
Double harvest from the same hectare: agriculture and solar power combined. EAG-eligible.
Agri-PV: a double harvest from the same hectare
Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV, APV) combines farming and electricity generation on the same land. Modules are mounted elevated or vertically — crops, livestock or specialty cultures continue underneath. The land remains agricultural; subsidy eligibility is preserved.
Studies show that proper system design lifts total land-use efficiency by up to 86Â % compared to separated land use. For sensitive crops such as berries, fruit or vineyards, Agri-PV simultaneously provides protection against heat, hail and sunburn.
Systems we build
Overhead Agri-PV (high-mounted)
Modules 4–6 m above ground level — full machine clearance, ideal for arable crops, specialty cultures and grazing.
Vertical Agri-PV
Bifacial modules mounted vertically in rows, with maize or grassland in between. Low shading, higher morning and evening power output.
Tracker systems
Modules follow the sun while providing dynamic shading. Ideal for heat-sensitive crops.
Specialty applications
Berry tunnels, orchards, hops, viticulture, floating Agri-PV on irrigation ponds.
Subsidies & regulatory framework in Austria
Agri-PV is eligible under Austria's EAG (Renewable Expansion Act). We know the requirements for dual use, land-use efficiency, soil protection and municipal zoning.
- EAG investment subsidy (up to 30Â % of eligible costs)
- Market premium for direct electricity marketing
- Preservation of agricultural land status
- Coordination with authorities, AMA (Agrarmarkt Austria), Chamber of Agriculture
Our reference: Agri-PV Schäferhof
eco-NG planned and built the Agri-PV Schäferhof installation, combining solar generation with active sheep farming — and delivering significantly higher revenue per hectare than agriculture alone.
Your next step
You own agricultural land and want to know whether Agri-PV is economically viable for your site? We perform a free initial assessment — including subsidy potential and dual-use concept.