photovoltaicAs a clean, renewable energy source, solar power is becoming a crucial component of global energy transition. However, with the continuous expansion of photovoltaic systems, land consumption issues are increasingly prominent. Traditional solar farms require vast land areas, which not only steal agricultural space but may also cause ecological damage. Particularly in land-scarce regions, balancing solar power generation with land conservation has become a key focus for both industry and academia.

To address land consumption, the industry has implemented various innovative solutions. Among these, agrivoltaics—installing solar panels on farmland to achieve dual land use for agriculture and energy generation—has emerged. While effectively conserving land resources, this approach enhances comprehensive land utilization efficiency. However, agrivoltaics represents just one solution, with more innovative approaches still under research and exploration.

Recently, Italys National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) partnered with photovoltaic company TeaTek Spa to develop heavy-load and extreme-weather resistant solar panels. Unlike conventional panels, these innovative modules feature exceptional load-bearing capacity, withstanding static loads up to several tons while maintaining stability under vehicle traffic and extreme weather conditions. This expands potential applications beyond road surfaces to include wind barriers, pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, and tram tracks.

ENEA項目協(xié)調(diào)員Girolamo Di Francia表示：”我們正在研究的這種光伏板，打破了光伏板只能安裝在屋頂或者開闊地區(qū)的局限，它可以安裝在各種場景，極大地拓寬了光伏發(fā)電的應(yīng)用范圍?！备鶕?jù)ENEA的計算，如果在意大利的道路和高速公路上安裝這種光伏板，即便僅覆蓋10%，發(fā)電能力也將超過20吉瓦，這無疑將為意大利的可再生能源發(fā)展提供強(qiáng)大動力。

This technological breakthrough not only addresses land requirements for solar power generation but enables multi-scenario photovoltaic applications, significantly advancing industry development. With continuous technological progress, we can anticipate solar power becoming integrated into diverse aspects of daily life rather than being limited to specific installations.

However, widespread adoption still faces technical and economic challenges including ensuring safety/stability, improving energy conversion efficiency, and reducing manufacturing costs. Through ongoing research and technological advancements, these issues will ultimately be resolved.