FRIAS Project Group Agrivoltaics
About the FRIAS Project Group
The Project Group Agrivoltaics researches the combination of agriculture and renewable energy as a contribution to climate resilience and the energy transition. Through workshops, a summer school and publications on biodiversity, system modeling, and socio-economic aspects, the group enhances international collaboration and visibility. Working with partners such as Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg Research Collaboration Programme (FRESCO) and the Young Academy for Sustainability Research (YAS), the group promotes networking, supports young researchers, and prepares grant applications to ensure the long term and sustainable utilization of project results. The initiative positions the University of Freiburg as a leading center for agrivoltaics research and develops innovative approaches for sustainable land use and PV acceptance.
Period of Funding: October 2025 – March 2027
Articles & Press Coverage
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Landwirtschaft und Solarstrom: Forschungsprojekt aus Freiburg testet “Agri-PV”
Videobeitrag Baden TV Süd, 20 May 2026
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Eine neue Testanlage der Uni Freiburg erforscht das Zusammenleben von Solar und Landwirtschaft
Artikel der Badischen Zeitung, 20 May 2026
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Agri-Photovoltaik: Die Solarzelle über der Erdbeere
Interview mit Tim Krieger im SWR, 27 May 2026
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Examining Opportunities and Challenges of Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa
Article by Tim Krieger, Jessica Berneiser, Medha Medha and Nora Adelhardt
Project Group Members
Prof. Dr. Tim Krieger
Speaker
University of Freiburg
Economics
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
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Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein
University of Freiburg
Ecology, Biodiversity
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Glunz
University of Freiburg
Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Semiconductor Physics
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
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Prof. Dr. Moritz Diehl
University of Freiburg
Mathematics and system optimization
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
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Dr. Christopher Morhart
University of Freiburg
Forestry science, Agroforestry
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
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Dr. Max Trommsdorff
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
Economics, Agrivoltaics
Senior Fellow
October 2025 – March 2027
FRIAS Project Group: Agrivoltaics
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