Dr. Maximilian Trommsdorff, Prof. Moritz Diehl

Lecture (HisInOne Link) This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of agrivoltaics (AV), an innovative approach that combines agriculture and solar power generation on the same land. The focus is on ecological, technical, and social aspects, including system design, shading effects, energy yield, crop selection, and soil management under AV conditions. Students will gain an overview of the development, applications, and key technological approaches enabling dual land use. Policy frameworks and their influence on AV development are also discussed. A central element of the course is the practical component: students will actively contribute to the construction of an AV demonstrator on the Technical Faculty campus, providing hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of system implementation and interdisciplinary challenges.

Real-World Laboratory (HisInOne Link). The practical part of the course is closely linked to the construction of an AV demonstrator on the Technical Faculty campus. Approximately 50% of the class time will take place outdoors on the demonstrator site, where students engage in hands-on activities related to system design, installation, monitoring, and agricultural management under agrivoltaic conditions. These practical exercises complement the lecture content and provide direct experience with the interdisciplinary challenges and opportunities of agrivoltaics. Two practice days on May 5th and 6th, 2026.