SolarPower Europe has launched a new policy-tool, the Agrisolar Policy Map, to benchmark agrisolar regulation across 18 EU member states. The initiative is designed to support deployment of solar in agricultural contexts, aligning energy and farming resilience.
At its launch in Milan on 21 October 2025 during the Agrivoltaics Industry Forum, the Map provided comparative data across six policy domains: legal definitions, land use and zoning, support schemes, technical requirements, agricultural productivity and environmental safeguards.
According to policy advisor Lina Dubina, “The Agrisolar Policy Map is a vital step in unlocking the full potential of agrisolar. By identifying where Member States are leading or lagging, we can better inform EU-level reforms and empower farmers to harvest the sun twice.”
The findings reveal significant regulatory divergence. Only five of the 18 surveyed countries provide a legal definition for agri-PV, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements vary widely.
Meanwhile eligibility for the Common Agricultural Policy and support schemes remains inconsistent, limiting uptake among farmers.
SolarPower Europe is calling on EU policymakers to harmonise agrisolar regulations and to provide clearer guidance under the CAP, in order to catalyse further deployment of solar in agricultural settings.
The Policy Map can be found here.
