Design of Measurement Setup to Evaluate Albedo Impact on Agrivoltaic Energy Yield

Ground-mounted agrivoltaic systems on arable land create non-agricultural strips requiring buffer zones. KU Leuven developed a measurement setup to evaluate albedo effects on energy yield using white, black, and grass-covered surfaces in fixed vertical bifacial and single-axis tracking configurations. Pyranometers on both sides of modules measure irradiance differences. Initial literature suggests a 2.5% annual yield increase with white covers in tracking systems; this study verifies that effect in fixed bifacial setups. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme.