Sud-barrois-agrivoltaique

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Founded in 2021, Sud-barrois-agrivoltaique is a co-op headquartered in Sud-Barrois, France with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Solar.

Sud-barrois-agrivoltaique is a farmer-led cooperative project launched in 2021 to develop agrivoltaic installations across three communes in the Aube department. The project combines photovoltaic panels with continued agricultural production on parcels with poor soil quality and declining yields. Solar installations use non-invasive steel pile technology without concrete, preserving soil function and enabling complete decommissioning. Agricultural activities include cereal cultivation, sheep herding on expanded pastureland, and truffle farming. Revenue from electricity sales, sold at market prices through bilateral contracts, provides financial security for farmers and supports succession planning for retiring farmers. The project operates without public subsidies and integrates environmental assessment and stakeholder consultation. Panel recycling occurs in France through certified providers recovering over 95% of materials.

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