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IBC Solar realizes first Agri-PV system with trackers

Agri-photovoltaics with tracking system: New solar park in Veringenstadt combines electricity production and arable farming on over 85 percent of the area

02.07.2025

Source: E & M powernews

An Agri-PV park with tracking modules has been feeding electricity into the grid in Veringenstadt near Sigmaringen since April. The area can still be used for arable farming.

In Veringenstadt, 20 kilometers north of Sigmaringen (Baden-Württemberg), the photovoltaic company IBC Solar has put an agrivoltaic park with single-axis trackers into operation for the first time. The plant with a nominal output of 8.5 MW was connected to the power grid in April 2025. The park is expected to generate around 11 million kWh of electricity per year - according to the company, this corresponds to the needs of more than 3,100 three-person households. The special feature of the project is that more than 85 percent of the arable land can still be used for agricultural purposes.

IBC Solar from Bad Staffelstein (Bavaria) specializes in turnkey photovoltaic solutions. It was commissioned by Bremen-based project developer WPD with the planning, procurement and construction of the park in Veringenstadt. According to IBC Solar, the park consists of three partial areas, which can be ordered again since commissioning.

The PV system is based on single-axis solar trackers that can be tilted by up to 90 degrees. The modules can be adjusted vertically so that they follow the position of the sun and agricultural machinery can maneuver between them. According to Eric Herrmann, Head of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) at IBC Solar, the solar park on the Swabian Alb provides a practical example of new business models in agriculture that combine profitability with space efficiency.

Luca Becker, Photovoltaics Project Manager at WPD, adds: "The project shows that sustainable energy generation and agriculture can go hand in hand."

WPD GmbH, headquartered in Bremen, develops and operates wind and solar parks in Germany and worldwide. According to its own information, the company has a project pipeline totaling more than 38,000 MW and operates plants with a capacity of more than 3,500 MW in its own portfolio. WPD is active at 19 locations in Germany.

IBC Solar was founded in 1982 and is now active in over 30 countries. In addition to projects for private households and businesses, the company is also active as a developer and general contractor for large solar parks.

Author: Davina Spohn