Power your irrigation, greenhouses and farm equipment with clean solar energy. Agrivoltaic solutions that work with your land, not against it.
Agricultural solar combines photovoltaic energy generation with continued agricultural use of the same land. Also called agrivoltaics, it enables farmers in Antalya to generate electricity from solar panels — powering irrigation pumps, greenhouses, cold storage and farm buildings — while continuing to grow crops, raise livestock or operate greenhouses underneath or alongside the panels.
The Antalya region's agricultural sector is energy-intensive. Irrigation for citrus, tomatoes, peppers and greenhouse crops can account for 40–60% of a farm's operating costs. Solar-powered irrigation dramatically reduces this burden, delivering payback periods of 3–5 years on agricultural systems.
Energy audit and land survey
Pump sizing, irrigation matching
Agricultural use approval
Minimal disruption to operations
System live before irrigation season
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical System Size | 10–500 kWp |
| Panel Type | Standard mono / bifacial |
| Inverter Type | Pump drive VFD or string inverter |
| Water Pump Power | 3–200 kW submersible / surface |
| Battery Option | Available for off-grid irrigation |
| Mounting | Elevated (1.5–4m) or standard fixed |
A 30 kWp solar irrigation system for a medium-sized farm in Antalya costs approximately ₺380,000–₺420,000 all-in. With a 30 kWp solar array generating 46,500 kWh per year, this replaces ₺162,750 in annual electricity costs (at ₺3.50/kWh). Payback: just 2.5–3 years. After payback, irrigation is essentially free for 20+ years — transforming farm profitability.
Solar panels to power agricultural operations (irrigation, buildings) are generally permitted on agricultural land without change-of-use requirements, as they serve the agricultural purpose. Standalone commercial power plants on agricultural land are more restricted. We will advise on your specific parcel.
This depends on the design. For greenhouse roofs, we use semi-transparent panels that allow 20–30% light through. For field agrivoltaics, we elevate panels to 2–4m and space them to minimise shading. Research shows some shade-tolerant crops actually benefit from partial shading in Antalya's intense summer sun.
Solar-powered submersible pumps for deep wells (30–200m) are a speciality of ours. We use variable frequency drives that match pump speed to solar availability, storing water in tanks during peak generation for use at night. Off-grid systems with battery backup are also available.
Turkish farmers can access IPARD II funds (EU co-financed) for on-farm renewable energy installations, which can cover up to 50% of investment. We can advise on eligibility and assist with grant applications. Ask us during your free farm assessment.
We'll visit your farm, analyse your irrigation and energy needs, and design the optimum solar solution. No cost, no obligation.
Irrigation and greenhouse climate control are among the heaviest cost burdens facing growers in Türkiye. Across Antalya province, greenhouse operations, orchards and cut-flower producers pay tens of thousands of lira each month for the electricity that drives irrigation pumps, greenhouse heating and cold storage. A well-designed agricultural solar system removes the bulk of that expense and, just as importantly, raises the underlying value of the farmland itself.
There are two main configurations for agricultural pump systems:
Antalya province is home to more than thirty percent of Türkiye's total greenhouse production. The districts of Kemer, Kumluca, Finike and Serik form one of the most intensive protected-cultivation zones on the entire Mediterranean. Growers here face heavy energy demand year-round — for heating and lighting through the winter, and for irrigation through the summer. When that two-way demand meets Antalya's climate, where solar generation runs without interruption all year, the economics of an agricultural solar investment become exceptionally compelling.
An agrivoltaic system — dual-use farming and solar — mounts the panels at a set height above the field, so the land generates energy while still admitting enough sunlight to grow crops beneath. Research shows that shade-tolerant crops such as lettuce, spinach, strawberries and certain fruit saplings can cut water use by around thirty percent under agrivoltaic arrays, a meaningful operational advantage during periods of water scarcity. We can prepare an agrivoltaic feasibility study tailored to your land and the crops you grow.
From time to time, grant funding becomes available for agricultural solar investments under the TKDK (Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution) and IPARD programmes. These grants typically provide non-repayable support covering between thirty and fifty percent of the eligible investment. Because funding windows and eligibility rules change, our advisers keep track of the current support programmes and brief you on what is available.