Innovative agrivoltaic systems: integrated solutions for climate resilient habitats
Valeria D'Ambrosio- Enza Tersigni
Published 2025-07-31
Keywords
- Agrivoltaic systems,
- Climate resilient habitat,
- Decarbonisation,
- Climate neutrality
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Copyright (c) 2025 Enza Tersigni, Valeria D'Ambrosio
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Abstract
Innovation in the field of agrivoltaic systems involves the adoption of integrated solutions aimed at preserving the continuity of agricultural cultivation activities by applying convergent technological-energy innovations on the one hand, and technological-cultural innovations on the other. Agrivoltaic systems can be framed in the category of biotech integrated systems, and their implementation looks at innovative climate resilient habitat models, favouring a compatible combination of anthropic and environmental components. The paper reports on the outcomes of the activity of a research group of the Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, conducted in the framework of the integrated project ‘High-efficiency photovoltaics’ (PTR 2022-2024), The aim was to define support tools for environmental sustainability in the design of agrivoltaic systems, starting from the construction of a systematised framework of the main aspects of the technological innovation in its orientation towards increasing climate resilience.
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