Agri-Solar Meets Medicinal Herbs: First Expert Meeting at the SUNfarming Innovation Center

Farmers, experts, and the SUNfarming team on site in Rathenow, exploring Agri-solar solutions for high-value crops.

Rathenow, Germany — The SUNfarming Innovation Center recently hosted its first expert meeting dedicated to medicinal herbs, bringing together selected farmers, technicians, and agricultural engineers to explore new opportunities at the intersection of Agri-solar and high-value crops.

Medicinal herbs such as sage, nasturtium, and chamomile are currently being cultivated beneath solar modules at the Innovation Center. These crops are particularly attractive for the premium market segment, offering Agri-solar farmers new economic perspectives. Initial trial results are expected as early as next year.

Looking ahead, specially developed agri-robots are set to support the entire production cycle — from sowing and cultivation to harvesting. Several robotic systems are already being tested directly on site. In parallel, SUNfarming has developed Agri-PV greenhouse systems tailored for industrial customers, particularly within the data center sector. These closed systems utilise industrial waste heat to create optimal growing conditions for medicinal herbs, delivering both efficiency and sustainability.

With these innovative multi-use concepts, SUNfarming goes beyond renewable electricity generation and battery storage. The solutions provide legal certainty for the use of industrial waste heat while opening new economic opportunities for both agriculture and industry.

As a leading provider of Agri-solar solutions, SUNfarming continues to adapt to evolving market needs — combining energy, agriculture, and industry to create sustainable solutions for the future.