A groundbreaking agritech startup is poised to revolutionise the agricultural industry by merging solar power with smart farming technologies.
agRE.tech has been working over the past year on developing a robotic operating system for agrovoltaic areas. The system latches onto the photovoltaic infrastructure, using artificial intelligence to enable robotic operations in the agricultural space. These operations include precise spraying, pruning, autonomous picking, and more, alongside automatic control and maintenance of the solar fields.
The innovative approach involves integrating solar panels directly into farming equipment, allowing these machines to be self-sufficient in terms of energy. This dual-purpose system not only powers the machinery but also captures excess solar energy to support various farm operations.
The environmental benefits are substantial. By reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources, this technology significantly lowers the carbon footprint of farming. It also aligns with global sustainability goals.
Additionally, this integration supports the principles of precision farming, which utilises data analytics, sensors, and automation to optimise crop yields and resource use. By harnessing the power of the sun, the startup aims to enhance productivity while ensuring environmental stewardship.
Farmers adopting this technology can expect to see increased efficiency, reduced energy costs, and a smaller environmental impact. This innovation is crucial as the agricultural sector faces the dual challenges of feeding a growing global population and combating climate change.
“We thought about how we could connect our expertise in robotics with the agricultural field of the Zemach company,” said Elad Levy, who serves as CEO of the new company.
“We realized there is an opportunity to help agriculture without interfering with it. What prevents the deployment of such fields is agricultural regulation that fears harming agriculture, which brings in less capital than photovoltaic fields.
“Our system brings significant added value by combining robotics and artificial intelligence to perform precise actions. We signed with EDF to promote the solar side.”
