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🌍 NEW: International Validation from Nordic Research

The Future is Vertical

Transforming UK Solar Strategy Through Agricultural Synergy

VBPV agrivoltaic systems simultaneously deliver energy security, food security, economic efficiency, and nature recovery—eliminating the false choices that have constrained UK renewable energy policy.

£161-187bn
Total System Savings
Over 30 Years
15-25%
Higher Energy Output
Seasonal variation
£121-134bn
Battery Storage Savings
Infrastructure savings
70-85%
Agricultural Productivity Maintained
Agricultural compatibility
University of York & University of Turku Research Validated
⚠️ URGENT: Time-Sensitive Opportunity

Critical 6-12 Month Window to Influence UK Solar Strategy

Currently, 1,546 ground-mounted solar projects totaling 35.7 GW are under construction, awaiting construction, or in planning (out of 3,386 total projects representing 52.6 GW). The vast majority are designed as Traditional Mounted Photovoltaic (TMPV) systems.

Source: UK Renewable Energy Planning Database (REPD), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, December 2024

Each project that receives planning approval and proceeds to construction locks in the TMPV technology choice for 25-30 years.

⏰ After this window closes, the opportunity to capture £161-187 billion in system savings will be lost for a generation.

Timeline urgency: 75% of window already passed

1,546
Projects at Risk
35.7 GW
Capacity in Pipeline
25-30 yrs
Technology Lock-in

Why VBPV Transforms UK Energy

Vertical Bifacial Photovoltaic (VBPV) agrivoltaic systems eliminate the false choice between energy security and food security, delivering superior performance across all metrics.

Space-Efficient

Vertical panels are ideal for urban environments and areas with limited space.

Impact Level:Significant
Consistent Power

Captures sunlight effectively during morning and evening, smoothing out the daily energy curve.

Impact Level:Substantial
Enhanced Performance

Less affected by snow and dust, leading to lower maintenance and better year-round performance.

Impact Level:Major
Cost Savings

Reduce your electricity bills and gain energy independence with a smaller footprint.

Impact Level:Critical

The Evidence is Clear. The Technology is Proven.

Explore the detailed benefits across energy generation, agriculture, grid infrastructure, and biodiversity.

Triple Win: Energy, Agriculture & Grid

VBPV agrivoltaic systems deliver unprecedented benefits across energy generation, agricultural productivity, and grid infrastructure - proving that we don't need to choose between energy security and food security.

Agricultural Benefits

Maintain 70-85% productivity while generating clean energy

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Energy Benefits

15-25% higher output with seasonal variation (Spring 19%, Summer 15%, Autumn 20%, Winter 25%)

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Grid Benefits

£121-134bn savings in infrastructure costs

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