Solar Racking Spurs Agro - PV Complementation for Rural Green Energy Sustainability

Driven by the global energy transition and the green development of agriculture, the agricultural - photovoltaic complementary model is emerging as a new engine for the coordinated economic and ecological development of rural areas. Recently, the SFS - PM - X single - pole mounting system launched by SUNFORSON has provided an innovative solution for agricultural - photovoltaic complementary projects with its flexibility and high efficiency, helping rural areas achieve the dual goals of clean energy production and agricultural output growth.

Agricultural - photovoltaic complementation involves installing solar panels above farmland, fish ponds, or livestock farms, enabling “dual use of one piece of land” - generating electricity above while cultivating or raising livestock below. This model not only addresses the issue of tight land resources but also provides farmers with a stable source of additional income. At the same time, it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and promotes the low - carbon transformation of rural areas.

The SFS - PM - X single - pole mounting system is specifically designed for agricultural - photovoltaic complementary scenarios and has the following core advantages:

• Flexible Adaptability: The top cap of the pole can be adjusted according to geographical location and sunlight angles to adapt to the climatic conditions of different regions, maximizing the power generation efficiency of solar panels.

• High Load - bearing Capacity: A single pole can support 1 to 16 solar panels. It is firmly installed and suitable for open farmland, fish ponds, and other scenarios without affecting agricultural activities below.

• Multi - scenario Application: The system is widely used in solar water pump irrigation, household photovoltaic power supply, and rural distributed power stations, providing low - cost and sustainable energy support for rural areas.

Against the backdrop of frequent extreme weather caused by climate change, agricultural - photovoltaic complementation offers new ideas for food security. For example, in arid areas, solar water pumps can drive the irrigation system through photovoltaic power generation, reducing the cost of agricultural water use. In livestock farms, photovoltaic panels provide shade for livestock, reducing the risk of heat stress.

Data from China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs shows that in 2023, agricultural - photovoltaic complementary projects had covered more than 20 provinces across the country, driving annual income growth in rural areas by over 5 billion yuan. The modular design of the single - pole mounting system allows farmers to flexibly expand the power generation scale according to actual needs, further reducing the initial investment threshold.

With the decline in the cost of photovoltaic technology, rural areas have become an emerging market for distributed photovoltaics. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts that by 2030, the global installed capacity of agricultural - photovoltaic complementation will exceed 200 GW, with developing countries accounting for more than 60%.

SunRack’s SFS - PM - X system is precisely aimed at this trend:

• High - strength Materials: It uses corrosion - resistant aluminum alloy and hot - dip galvanized steel, adapting to harsh environments such as humidity and salinity. The designed service life reaches 25 years.

• Quick Installation: It eliminates the need for complex foundation construction, reducing interference to farmland. The installation cycle is shortened by 30%, facilitating the rapid implementation of projects.

In an agricultural - photovoltaic complementary project in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, the single - pole mounting system was used for photovoltaic power generation above a fish pond. The annual power generation of the project reaches 1.2 million kWh, meeting the electricity needs of 200 households in the surrounding area. At the same time, the fish farming income in the pond has increased by 15%. Local farmers said, “The photovoltaic panels have reduced water surface evaporation, making the growth of fish stocks more stable, and the electricity bill expenditure has also been significantly reduced.”

Governments of many countries have incorporated agricultural - photovoltaic complementation into their rural revitalization and carbon neutrality strategies. For example, China’s “14th Five - Year Plan for the Development of Renewable Energy” clearly states that it supports “photovoltaic + agriculture” demonstration projects and provides subsidies for rural photovoltaic projects. The European Union has also launched the “Agri - PV Initiative” and plans to invest 1 billion euros to promote relevant technology research, development, and promotion.

Agricultural - photovoltaic complementation is not only a combination of energy and agriculture but also a key path for the sustainable development of rural areas. In the future, with the integration of intelligent monitoring and energy storage technologies, agricultural - photovoltaic complementary projects will achieve intelligent linkage of functions such as power generation, irrigation, and temperature control. SUNFORSON stated that it will continuously optimize the design of the mounting system and launch customized solutions suitable for small farms and cooperatives, enabling more rural areas to share the dividends of green energy.

From "relying on nature for a living" to "generating wealth with sunlight,” agricultural - photovoltaic complementation is reshaping the rural economic ecosystem. Sunforson will continue to innovate solar mounting products to boost the development of agricultural photovoltaics.