07/09/2026
🌱 Is solar glass the future of commercial farming?
Agri-solar (agrivoltaics) is advancing rapidly, and one of the most exciting innovations on the horizon is Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic (STPV) glasshouses.
Instead of traditional roof panels, STPV technology uses specialized solar glazing that lets critical Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) light pass through to crops while harvesting ultraviolet and infrared rays to generate clean electricity.
The result?
⚡ Clean, on-site electricity generation
🌡️ Reduced heat stress during peak summer periods
💧 Lower water evaporation and stable microclimates
🌾 Dual-land use without sacrificing growing space
While STPV greenhouse glass remains in active research and development across Europe, standard commercial solar PV is already helping farms and agricultural enterprises across Ireland cut overheads today.
📖 Read our full blog post to explore how STPV technology works:
Explore how semi-transparent photovoltaic (STPV) greenhouses represent a major innovation in agrivoltaics, blending clean energy generation with crop production.