Agri-PV: The Light That Feeds the Earth Twice

A farm harnesses the power of IBC solar technology, showcasing sustainable energy amidst lush greenery and clear skies.

In the green heartlands of Colombia, where fields of coffee, sugarcane, and tropical fruits stretch toward the horizon, the sun has always been a silent partner in agriculture. But today, it can be more than that. With Agricultural Photovoltaics (Agri-PV), the sun can nourish both crops and clean energy — transforming farms into hubs of sustainability, resilience, and hope.

A New Dawn for Farmers

Colombian farmers have long faced a complex landscape: unpredictable weather, rising costs of fertilizers and diesel, and limited access to reliable electricity in rural areas. Agri-PV offers an elegant solution — one that doesn’t force a choice between food and energy, but instead fosters harmony.

Agri-PV involves installing solar panels above crops or on the unused margins of farmland. It’s a practice that not only generates electricity but also protects crops from extreme weather, reduces water evaporation, and provides an extra income stream from clean energy.

Imagine a coffee farm in Quindío or a lettuce patch in Boyacá, where above the rich soil and life-giving plants, lightweight and flexible solar panels quietly generate electricity all day — enough to power irrigation, refrigeration, homes, or even feed back into the grid.

Why Agri-PV Matters in Colombia

Colombia is blessed with one of the highest levels of solar irradiance in the world. Yet, many rural communities remain underserved by energy infrastructure. With Agri-PV, these same communities can produce clean energy where it's most needed, without displacing crops or compromising food production.

A Business Case Rooted in Reality

For fleet operators and business owners, this technology is not only about sustainability — it's about profitability.

In Colombia, thousands of small to mid-sized transporters operate on tight margins. By reducing diesel use, they unlock immediate savings. In rural areas, where energy infrastructure is limited and fuel delivery is costly, solar Thermo Kings can be a game-changer.

Supermarkets, exporters, and last-mile distributors are also recognizing the value of working with solar-capable fleets. It demonstrates environmental responsibility while ensuring uninterrupted cold chains — crucial in a country with varied climates and long travel routes.

What it means in real terms:

• Resilience Against Climate Change: Partial shading from solar panels can protect crops from heatwaves and intense UV radiation, reducing water stress and improving yields during dry spells.

• Energy Independence: Farmers can power irrigation systems, electric tools, refrigeration units, using solar energy, reducing diesel dependence and operating costs.

• New Sources of Income: Surplus energy can be sold back to the grid or stored for off-season use, creating a valuable new revenue stream when crop yields or prices fall.

• Sustainable Development: Modern solar technologies — like flexible IBC modules — avoid glass, resist humidity, and can be installed without damaging the soil, crops, or farm structures.

A Future Rooted in Local Innovation

Thanks to Colombian innovation hubs and visionaries committed to the energy transition, Agri-PV is no longer just a foreign concept — it is becoming a homegrown solution.

One example is the solar technology developed and commercialized by Welflare (50/50 Group). Their IBC electro-conductive solar modules are tailor-made for rural and agricultural applications:

• 26% cell efficiency — among the highest available globally

• 10% more energy production than many conventional modules

• Ultra-lightweight (2.5 kg/m²) — easy to install without heavy structures

• No glass, no risk — built for tropical humidity, hail, and storms

• Made for Colombia, by Colombians, with a deep respect for the land

These modules allow small and large farmers alike to adopt clean energy without sacrificing valuable planting area — an especially important consideration in Colombia’s mountainous and diverse agricultural zones.

Plant Light, Harvest Energy

At the crossroads of agriculture and innovation, every decision we make shapes the future of our food, our land, and our communities. If you're a grower, a rural entrepreneur, or a community leader looking for practical solutions to today’s challenges, Agri-PV isn’t just an idea — it’s an opportunity.

And when choosing how to implement it, it's essential to work with technology that understands the terrain, the climate, and the heartbeat of the Colombian countryside.

Welflare’s solar modules, built with advanced IBC electro-conductive technology, are specifically designed to meet these needs. They’re flexible, lightweight, and resilient — perfectly suited for integration with farms, even in high-humidity or storm-prone areas. With a 26% cell efficiency and 10% higher energy output than many conventional panels, they help you get the most from every square meter — while respecting the land and the crops it sustains.

More importantly, these modules are created and commercialized in Colombia, by people who believe in empowering the agricultural sector — not just electrifying it.

So if you're ready to transform your land into a beacon of sustainability, contact Welflare to   help you do just that — without glass, without compromise, and without leaving your roots behind. Because farming with the sun doesn’t just change your field — it changes your future.

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