High-precision sensors and advanced agrivoltaics form a powerful alliance for improving farm sustainability, energy output, and crop performance.
Integrating efficiency, sustainability, and energy performance in farming
High-precision sensors and advanced agrivoltaics are joining forces to enable a more efficient and sustainable farming model.
This innovative partnership brings together Plantvoice, a startup that has patented a sensor technology capable of monitoring plant health in real time, and iGreen System, an EPC contractor that designs and installs fully integrated agrivoltaic systems tailored to agricultural and agronomic needs.
Why advanced agrivoltaics and sensor technology are working together
Climate change is pushing the agricultural sector toward a systemic shift. The adoption of sustainable, resilient practices is now a critical necessity, and new technologies are at the heart of this transformation.
By combining smart sensors and next-generation agrivoltaic systems, farms can now embrace a new production model that integrates energy performance, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency.
“We’re proud to contribute our technology to a project that unites precision agronomic management with renewable energy generation—two pillars of resilient, sustainable agriculture.
Real-time monitoring of crop physiology allows farmers to make more informed decisions, optimize resource use, and boost yields while respecting the environment. Our collaboration with iGreen System proves that, when well integrated, innovation can offer real solutions to today’s agricultural challenges,” said Matteo Beccatelli, founder and CEO of Plantvoice.
Inside the Plantvoice and iGreen System agreement
The exclusive partnership outlines that Plantvoice will supply iGreen System with embedded sensors capable of measuring plant physiological parameters in real time, including water uptake and solute concentration in the sap.
Plantvoice’s agronomic monitoring devices will be fully integrated into iGreen System’s proprietary control platform, which is patented for optimizing system monitoring, operational management, and the balance between energy generation and crop output.
The agreement also includes installation, maintenance, technical support, and field data transmission services. Plantvoice will ensure that its devices comply with CE standards and applicable EU regulations, and that they are fully compatible with the technological infrastructure of iGreen System’s agrivoltaic platforms.
Technology and sustainability benefits for agriculture and the environment
According to Simone Fungipane, Founder and Chairman of iGreen System, “Integrating Plantvoice’s precision sensors into our advanced agrivoltaic systems and fully connecting them to our proprietary platform for monitoring and control allows us to better manage resources, enhance agricultural and solar productivity, and meet long-term monitoring standards, especially for projects funded under Italy’s NRRP.
This synergy shows how innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, delivering measurable benefits for both the environment and agricultural businesses.”
Italian farms embrace advanced technology
According to the Smart Agrifood Observatory by Politecnico di Milano and the University of Brescia, Italy’s agriculture 4.0 market shrank by 8%, but interest in advanced technologies continues to grow.
In fact, 41% of Italian agricultural enterprises now use at least one precision farming solution. Decision support systems (DSS) and crop and soil monitoring tools each account for 9% of the market.
Smart sensors and advanced agrivoltaics are aligned with the ongoing technological evolution of Italy’s agricultural sector.
Agrivoltaics gains momentum
Advanced agrivoltaics is emerging as a key driver of Italy’s ecological transition in agriculture.
A report by the Italian Association for Sustainable Agrivoltaics forecasts the installation of 7.75 GW of advanced and elevated agrivoltaic systems by 2030. These installations are expected to generate €11.8 billion in economic benefits and create roughly 19,000 jobs.
As part of the NRRP, €1.1 billion has been allocated to fund the development of innovative, experimental agrivoltaic systems. The national goal is to install at least 1.04 GW by June 30, 2026, delivering a minimum of 1,300 GWh of renewable energy annually.
