Landscape integration of agrivoltaic systems. A methodological approach in research through design and education.

Photovoltaics is widely seen as the main technology that can drive the energy transition faster. The concept of Agrivoltaics making dual use of land for both agriculture and solar energy generation, has been emerging recently. Those appear promising in supporting local community energy transition and farming practices, yet not fully exploited since in an early stage in both research projects and implementation. Agri-PV systems are complex systems which require multi- and trans-disciplinarity, co-design and a governance strategy. The five attributes of an agrivoltaic regenerative system embody ecological worldview, mutualistic interactions, high diversity, agency. Reflexivity can be pursued if the design process starts from people sharing the landscape values and constraints in a workshop environment. The proposed methodological path is an output of a research by design process.