The citron of Calabria in southern Italy had almost died out due to extreme weather and lack of economic value. . Picture this: rows of sun-kissed citrus trees stretching beneath a canopy of gleaming photovoltaic panels. It sounds like a utopian vision from a climate-conscious future, but farmers from Florida to Sicily are literally planting this future today. The big question isn't whether we can grow citrus. . First agrivoltaic plant on mandarin trees in Llíria with 30 kWp and 5,5 m structures designed not to interfere with the crop. Japan has around 2,000 agrivoltaics farms growing over 120 crops, including most vegetables. Here's what's working in 2025: Wait, no – correction: The lemons actually showed better results in. .
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