Agrivoltaic systems in England and Wales

Building on the previous analysis of the APV as well as on the recently published R&D studies, Defra would like to achieve the following: * Work Package 1a * Review existing evidence on APV (e.g., how APV systems are deployed, what are the uses/benefits, what co-benefits/trade-offs exist for the wider agriculture sector, etc.). This will include the Fraunhofer ISE report, a recent and comprehensive review of APV systems, as well as a scan of wider evidence to ensure that there are no evidence gaps in the report. * Work Package 1b * Highlight any relevant studies (both domestic and/or international) of the deployment of APV systems and their uses, demonstrating the range of opportunities and barriers as identified in Work Package 1a. * Work Package 1c - Explore and highlight emerging photovoltaic technologies such as perovskites, semi-transparent and transparent materials, etc. * Work Package 2 * Engage with government, researchers, industry, and the academic community where appropriate across the UK with a focus on determining the potential for the technology and translate how existing systems could work in a UK (or England and Wales) context to identify potential opportunities, considering the range of potential co-benefits. When considering how evidence on existing systems can be translated UK agriculture ensure there is a focus on maintaining/maximising food production as well as to enhance current agricultural activity, delivering economic benefits for farmers (including what secondary benefits could be derived from these on top of those derived from diversifying farmer income streams and reducing demand on fossil-derived oil and natural gas), as well as environmental and climate benefits. The review should consider where potential environmental and production trade-offs may occur and offer insights on mitigations that could address such risks.