Policy & Planning7 min read
The first written government acknowledgement — what it means and what comes next
In April 2026, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero formally acknowledged in writing that agrivoltaics may have an important role to play in reconciling large-scale energy deployment with food security. It was the first such acknowledgement from UK government. This piece sets out what was said, why it matters, and what the policy transition from acknowledgement to embedded planning guidance will require.
Water & Land8 min read
The reservoir and the solar panel — why East Anglia's drought crisis makes the case for floatovoltaics
Six dry springs in eight years. April 2026 the third driest on record for East Anglia. Farmers investing millions in reservoir storage whilst facing rising energy costs to pump it. This piece examines the compounding water and energy pressures on East Anglian and Fenland farming operations — and why floatovoltaic deployment on farm reservoirs addresses both from a single asset.
Technology & Evidence10 min read
One farm, sixteen configurations — a guide to agrivoltaic options for UK conditions
Agrivoltaics is not a single technology. From vertical bifacial panels on arable land to floating arrays on irrigation reservoirs, polytunnel-integrated glazing to silvovoltaic agroforestry, the range of configurations available for UK latitudes and land types is broader than most advisers acknowledge. This piece maps the full landscape — what each configuration does, who it suits, and what the UK evidence base currently supports.