No. 31 (2026): Risks and built environment: From knowledge to project
Research and Experimentation

Design support tools for climate and risk-oriented agrivoltaic systems

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  • Federica Marandino
Federica Marandino
Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-18628

Published 2026-07-29

Keywords

  • Agrivoltaic systems,
  • Climate resilience,
  • Innovative technologies,
  • Environmental design,
  • Climate risks

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Marandino, F. (2026). Design support tools for climate and risk-oriented agrivoltaic systems. TECHNE - Journal of Technology for Architecture and Environment, (31), 256–267. https://doi.org/10.36253/techne-18628

Copyright (c) 2026 Federica Marandino

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Abstract

The research investigates agrivoltaic systems as innovative technologies for mitigating environmental and climate risks with the aim of developing risk and climate-oriented design support tools. The analysis integrates a scoping review, stakeholder consultation, and monitoring data, allowing for the identification of priority risks, recurrent agri-technological solutions, and adaptive spatial and functional configurations. The comparative cards developed summarise objectives, functions, and vulnerability reduction capacities, offering operational tools for designers and decision-makers. The contribution presents outcomes developed in continuity with the results of the PTR 2022–2024 MASE–ENEA, Line 2.7 Guidelines for the environmental sustainability of agrivoltaic system projects.

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