At the first conference on the future of mountain agriculture in Troodos, organised by Euroagrotikos under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 and the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, farmer Kanaouridis received the innovation award for his agrivoltaic installation using Brite Solar technology.

The award was presented by Nick Kanopoulos, CEO of Brite Solar, alongside the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment. A strong example of how energy production and agriculture can successfully coexist on the same land.

The Project Behind the Award

The recognised project is Brite Solar's agri-PV installation in open field nectarine cultivation in Agros, Cyprus. Situated at an altitude of 800 metres, it combines renewable energy generation with active fruit production on a mountain orchard.

The installation consists of 148 Brite Solar BSG-300_54-F panels, structured across three distinct systems of 10.2 kWp, 10.2 kWp, and 20.4 kWp respectively. The panels feature a 54% transparency rate, allowing the right quality and intensity of light to reach the nectarine trees below while simultaneously generating clean electricity.

Technology Designed for Agriculture, Not Just Energy

Brite Solar's panels are based on a patented nanocoating technology, designed specifically for agricultural applications. Rather than simply filtering light, the system converts UV radiation into the red spectrum where photosynthesis takes place, actively optimising the quality of light that reaches the crop.

Transparency is not a fixed parameter. It is defined on a project-by-project basis depending on the crop type and the local climate. This means the solution works with the orchard, not against it.

Brite Solar manufactures its transparent agri-PV panels in Patras, Greece, ensuring European quality control, direct technical support, and faster delivery for projects across the European market.

Why This Award Matters

The innovation award presented at the Troodos conference is not just recognition for one farmer. It signals something larger: that agrivoltaics is moving from pilot project to proven practice, and that European agriculture is ready to embrace dual land use as a mainstream strategy.

The conference itself, held under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, brought together policymakers, farmers, and agricultural experts to address the future of mountain farming. That an agrivoltaic project was singled out for recognition in this context reflects the growing institutional confidence in the technology.

For mountain agriculture in particular, where land is scarce, water is precious, and energy costs are high, agrivoltaics offers a genuinely practical answer. The nectarine project in Agros demonstrates that it works at altitude, on fruit trees, and in the specific light and climate conditions of the Eastern Mediterranean.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Farming

Congratulations to Kanaouridis for this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to Euroagrotikos for organising an inspiring event and for the kind invitation to participate.

This is the kind of project that shows what is possible when farmers, technology developers, and policymakers work in the same direction. Brite Solar is proud to be part of that journey.

To learn more about the nectarine agri-PV project in Cyprus or to explore whether agrivoltaics is right for your farm, get in touch with our team.

Nerantzaki Kiki
29/04/2026