Dr. Ibrahim Yehia of the Alzahrawy Society presented the EU-funded REGACE Project at the Agriculture Innovation Conference, held on November 18 at the Volcani Institute.
The event focused on new solutions and developments in agricultural mechanization, providing a platform to showcase the project’s integration of agrivoltaic solutions into farming through renewable energy production and improved crop management techniques.
Separately, a delegation from Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture recently visited the Alzahrawy greenhouses to learn more about the REGACE Project. The delegation included members of the Ministry’s agrivoltaic team and the head of Shaham, the Agricultural Extension Service. During their visit, the delegation received an in-depth presentation of the project’s goals and its ongoing trials.
“The REGACE Project aims to demonstrate how renewable energy technologies can complement agricultural practices, helping farmers adapt to new challenges while maintaining productivity,” said Dr. Yehia.
Following the visit, Ministry representatives expressed interest in supporting the project’s progress. They committed to promote regulatory frameworks that will enable market entry licensing for agrivoltaic solutions by the end of the winter season in 2025. Additionally, the Ministry committed to backing further trials in Moshav Ahituv, focusing on cucumber and tomato crops. These trials are set to begin in two months.
The collaboration between the REGACE Project and Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture marks an important step toward exploring the potential of agrivoltaic technology in local farming. By advancing trials and regulatory frameworks, the project aims to support sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
