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Agri-Photovoltaics: German solar technology meets agriculture in Brazil
Renewable Energy Solutions Programme
Introduction
German company SUNfarming inaugurates Agri-Solar Research and Training Center. The project demonstrates how German renewable energy technology can drive sustainable development, education, and local value creation.
Agri-PV plant at the Caucaia site during the inauguration ceremony on 24 September 2025
Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV)—the dual use of land for farming and energy generation—opens new perspectives for Brazil’s agricultural regions. It allows farmers to produce electricity while maintaining crop cultivation, providing:
Additional income opportunities
More stable yields due to partial shading
More efficient land use
Better water resource management
As Brazil continues to pursue its goals for sustainable energy and agricultural development, Agri-PV is set to gain increasing importance.
German technology supporting sustainable development
The SUNfarming GmbH, based in Erkner near Berlin, is a German full-service provider of solar energy systems specializing in Agri-PV under its “Food & Energy” concept. The company has implemented projects in more than 15 countries, demonstrating the global potential of innovative solar solutions made in Germany.
New agri-solar research and training center in Brazil
The new center in Caucaia features a 45.4 kWp solar installation on an area of 500 m², located at SUNfarming’s Brazilian headquarters. The system feeds renewable electricity into the local grid and combines Agri-PV structures with innovative umbrella-type photovoltaic systems—solar modules designed like canopies that generate electricity while protecting crops.
The facility also includes a training area with various German PV mounting structures, serving as a hands-on learning environment in collaboration with local educational institutions.
During construction, vocational students and local technicians received practical training in the installation of Agri-PV systems. A subsequent technical workshop deepened their understanding of German solar technology and system integration.The project partners emphasize that this initiative forms part of a broader effort to promote sustainable agriculture in Ceará, aiming to create a replicable model farm for other regions of Brazil.
To further demonstrate the link between renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, SUNfarming also installed a high-efficiency German drip irrigation system in Caucaia and additional umbrella PV systems (11.5 kWp) in Croatá, São Gonçalo do Amarante.
Installation of the system with a group of trainees from the ‘Lar da Paz’ association
Local institutions, including universities and the state government, have expressed strong interest in the project’s potential to address regional challenges such as energy access, food security, and job creation. Partnerships with the State University of Ceará and a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Government aim to expand the Agri-PV approach across the region. The collaboration with a German company was described by local partners as “highly enriching,” providing access to innovative training and opening doors for further sustainable projects in the state.
Official inauguration ceremony
The reference installation was officially inaugurated on 24 September 2025. Attendees included Marlene Pinheiro, Honorary Consul of Germany in Fortaleza, representatives of the Ceará State Government, local authorities, journalists, installation partners, and skilled workers trained during the project’s pilot phase.
Guests experienced firsthand how German renewable energy technology contributes to sustainable agricultural development and clean power generation in Brazil.
Outlook
With its projects in Caucaia and Croatá, SUNfarming reaffirms the value of German engineering and innovation in advancing renewable energy solutions worldwide. Together, the two sites save over six tons of CO₂ emissions annually, while strengthening local education and technical expertise.
With the RES programme, the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economical Affairs and Energy supports German companies in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors enter new markets. Within the framework of the programme, reference plants are installed and marketed with the support of the German Energy Agency (dena). Information and training activities help ensure a sustainable market entry and demonstrate the quality of climate-friendly technologies made in Germany.
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