Regional kick-off meeting in Province of Flemish Brabant

A stakeholder meeting with the Province of Flemish Brabant was organized at TRANSfarm to discuss the goals of the EAGER project and reflect on opportunities and hurdles for APV in the region.

Opportunities for using agrophotovoltaics (APV) to maximize renewable energy production in the region were highlighted, alongside concerns. Policymakers must consider spatial limitations in densely populated provinces (e.g., protecting open spaces, preserving heritage value, etc.) and ensure the protection of agricultural land ownership structures. The APV model should be profitable for farmers, without large energy companies acquiring farmland. Farmers' rights and benefits must be safeguarded, enabling them to profit from both agricultural fields and energy production.

This feedback will be shared with partners during the study visit in Vilnius and must be considered when developing the decision matrix for APV during the project.

The pilot facilities of KU Leuven were visited after the meeting.