{"id":1117,"date":"2021-04-28T16:26:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T07:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isep.or.jp\/en\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2021-10-18T14:54:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T05:54:08","slug":"farming-meets-solar-power-in-africa-part-5-webinar-5-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isep.or.jp\/en\/1117\/","title":{"rendered":"Farming meets solar power in Africa \u2013 Part 5 (Webinar 5\/13)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies is pleased to invite you to the 5th webinar on \u201cFarming meets solar power in Africa: food and energy security for sustainable African communities towards post COVID-19 society<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u201d co-hosted by Mali-Folkecenter Nyetaa.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vqFa6xgUR4Y” align=”center”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/www.isep.or.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Max_APV_presentation_English.pdf” text=”Presentation PDF (English)”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https:\/\/www.isep.or.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Max_APV_presentation_French.pdf” text=”Presentation PDF (French)”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”25″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text highlight_color=”rgba(85,139,108,0.3)” style=”half_text”]\n

Report on the Webinar<\/em><\/h3>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]Maximilian Trommsdorff, Head of the Agrivoltaics Team of Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany, introduced many interesting agrivoltaic projects from different countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He highlighted the diversity of agrivoltaic systems and emphasized the ongoing potential to improve the designs even further.<\/p>\n

\"\"The innovative V-shaped project design in Fraunhofer\u2019s WATERMED 4.0 project in Algeria is one example. The solar panels of the pilot agrivoltaics project in Africa are tilted at an angle of 15%, with a gutter installed in the central position to harvest rainwater.<\/p>\n

The collected rainwater from the wet season can then be stored for usage in the dry season resulting in a more balanced annual distribution of water and possibly extend the growing season. Ibrahim pointed out that the potential of water storage for usage in the dry periods is still mostly untapped in the Sahel region.<\/p>\n

Another interesting point raised by Max is the emerging findings of quality changes of crops grown under agrivoltaic systems. For example, the share of the preferred potato tuber sizes and the protein content of clover grass both increased in a pilot project in Germany. More research is still necessary to understand the factors behind these quality changes to take advantage of them in the future.<\/p>\n

\"\"The technological potential of agrivoltaics in Africa is evident; however, Max highlighted that the main challenges for expanding agrivoltaics are political and economic. The central government\u2019s support of agrivoltaics and a favorable legal framework are crucial for a successful large-scale implementation. We will continue discussing these important points in our following webinars.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to watch the recorded webinar on YouTube if you are interested in hearing the full presentation and discussion.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”25″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]This seminar series is perfect for you if you want to:<\/p>\n