Pazardzhik Hosts International Conference on Innovative Agro-Photovoltaic Systems

The regional governor Borislav Bogoslovov opened an international conference dedicated to the implementation of innovative agro-photovoltaic systems. The forum is organized by the Regional Energy Agency – Pazardzhik within the framework of the large project “EAGER – Facilitating Agro-Photovoltaics in Europe,” co-financed by the Interreg Europe 2021-2027 regional cooperation program. A key partner in the initiative is the Strazhitsa Municipality, which participates as a pilot region to identify best practices and engage the local community.

“Today's forum foregrounds a highly innovative and timely topic. This technology provides the long-awaited answer to one of the biggest contemporary conflicts: the balance between expanding renewable energy sources and preserving fertile agricultural land,” said Borislav Bogoslovov in his welcome address. He stressed that the initiative allows us to draw on the experiences of the best European models and noted the active work of the Regional Administration - Pazardzhik on the NRGCOM project, aimed at creating a better environment for green energy and supporting local energy communities.

“The Pazardzhik Region has significant potential for the development of a green economy, sustainable farming, and innovations. I believe that the conference and the planned demonstration visits will provide valuable guidance to businesses, investors, and agricultural producers,” added the regional governor.

Greeting the participants was also the deputy mayor of Strazhitsa Municipality – Vasil Katsarov.

The EAGER project brings together a consortium of 14 partners from 9 countries. Its main mission is the deployment of systems that combine the production of clean solar energy with sustainable agriculture on the same area. The dual-track or sun-tracking technology provides simultaneous electricity generation and protection for crops, thereby increasing land efficiency.

The two-day program of the Pazardzhik forum includes two parts: the first day is devoted to sharing successful European practices, and the second will offer visits to demonstration sites and functioning agro-photovoltaic installations in Bulgaria.

Source: Zname.info