Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001269/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Andreas Schwab (PPE)
Solar Package I came into force in Germany on 16 May 2024. Certain aspects require State aid approval from the Commission, including support for agri-photovoltaics (agri-PV) on agricultural land.
Agri-PV enables dual land use, increases agricultural resilience and contributes to the energy transition. The fact that State aid approval is still pending is creating significant economic uncertainty for farmers and companies.
The delay threatens the economic stability of companies investing in agri-PV and a swift decision is crucial to avoid jeopardising the EU’s climate goals.
- 1.How does the Commission assess the challenges faced by agri-PV projects that rely on the swift approval of Solar Package I, especially as in some Member States, Recovery and Resilience Facility funds can already be used for agri-PV?
- 2.What measures is the Commission taking to ensure that investments already made in agri-PV projects do not become unprofitable due to the delay?
- 3.What steps does the Commission plan to take to make future State aid approvals for agri-PV faster and more predictable to ensure investment security?
Submitted: 26.3.2025
Last updated: 2 April 2025