AgriECo4Wal was a doctoral research project funded under the Win4Doc programme of the Walloon Region, focusing on the integration of photovoltaics and agrivoltaics within rural territories. The project addressed the need for tools and methodologies able to evaluate agrivoltaic systems not only at plot scale, but also at the level of landscapes, agricultural regions and local energy communities. 

A central outcome of the project was the development of a GIS-based territorial assessment methodology combining 3D light simulations, agronomic modelling and spatial datasets. This approach made it possible to analyse how agrivoltaic system design parameters influence light availability for grasslands and to assess the agronomic impact of different configurations across diverse pedo-climatic conditions. 

AgriECo4Wal provided LuciSun with a structured framework to deepen its understanding of the interactions between PV systems, agricultural production and territorial constraints. The project highlighted the importance of moving beyond generic assumptions and of explicitly accounting for spatial variability, crop sensitivity and system design choices when assessing agrivoltaic projects. 

In addition, the project explored the role of agrivoltaics within rural energy communities, linking agricultural land use, local renewable energy production and collective self-consumption strategies. This territorial perspective reinforced LuciSun’s ability to connect detailed technical modelling with broader decision-making questions relevant to public authorities, farmers and local stakeholders. 

Overall, AgriECo4Wal strengthened LuciSun’s methodological foundations in agrivoltaic assessment and territorial analysis. The project provided valuable insights that continue to inform LuciSun’s research activities, consulting work and training programmes related to agrivoltaics and the integration of photovoltaic systems within rural environments.