The Electric Orchard

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Friday, March 22, 2024
at Unitec S.p.A.
via Provinciale Cotignola 20/9 – Lugo (RA)

8:30 AM Registration
Introduction: Luca Corelli Grappadelli

SESSION I – TECHNOLOGIES. GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRICITY AND AUTOMATION

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Modular solar tracker for integrating photovoltaic systems on flat and hilly terrain – Gianluca Benedetti (OCG Srl)

9:15 AM – 9:35 AM Luminescent photovoltaic films for filtering solar radiation – Donato Vincenzi (University of Ferrara)

9:35 AM – 9:55 AM Self-generation, storage, and use of electricity for orchard cultivation (University of Bologna)

9:55 AM – 10:15 AM Automation and robotics in orchards and vineyards – Lorenzo Marconi (University of Bologna)

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Questions and discussion

SESSION II – REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS

10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Role of the RICA in supporting farms participating in agrivoltaics – Alfonso Scardera and Antonio Giampaolo (CREA-PB)

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM Economic management of electrical automation in orchards – Aldo Bertazzoli (University of Bologna)

11:10 AM – 11:30 AM Questions and discussion

SESSION III – AGRONOMIC ASPECTS

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM Physiological and production responses of pear trees in agrivoltaic systems – Alessio Scalisi (Agriculture Victoria, Australia)

11:50 AM – 12:10 AM Sensors technology and IoT solutions applicable in an Electric Orchard – Luigi Manfrini (University of Bologna)

12:10 AM – 12:30 AM Ecophysiological challenges and benefits of the Electric Orchard – Luca Corelli Grappadelli (University of Bologna)

SESSION IV – GENERAL DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS

12:30 AM Moderated by Angelo Benedetti (Unitec S.p.A.)

Following the proceedings, a light lunch will be provided by Unitec S.p.A.

The conference, organized by the FRESH Foundation and the Casa della Frutticoltura, aims to support the decision-making process of entrepreneurs interested in the opportunities offered by this new agricultural model.