JemsAgroSolarNet
Priority Axis 1: Smart investments in research, innovation and competitive entrepreneurship
Operation start date: 15 June 2026
Operation completion date: 14 June 2028
Budget: EUR 1.152.426,00
Number of partners: 5
Operation purpose and expected achievements:
The AgroSolarNet project aims to accelerate the green and digital transition of rural areas across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro by promoting sustainable agriculture combined with renewable energy solutions. The project will establish three pilot agrosolar systems in Vinkovci, Odžak and Ulcinj, serving as demonstration sites for testing innovative approaches that integrate food and energy production while increasing agricultural resilience and energy efficiency. A joint digital monitoring platform will provide real-time data on energy generation, crop performance and environmental conditions, supporting knowledge exchange and evidence-based decision-making across the programme area. The project will also develop strategic documents, including a financing model for agrosolar systems and a replication strategy with policy recommendations, while implementing the Agrosolar Academy and other training activities to strengthen the capacities of farmers, students, advisors, researchers and local authorities. By fostering cross-border cooperation and enabling the replication of successful solutions, AgroSolarNet will contribute to the development of a smart, climate-resilient and sustainable rural economy aligned with the European Green Deal and the digital transition.
Beneficiaries:
The Lead Partner (LP), Agro Technology Center Ltd. (HR) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project. It leads the development of the joint digital monitoring platform, coordinates the implementation of the pilot agrosolar systems, and prepares the financing model and policy recommendations for the wider deployment of agrosolar solutions.
Agricultural and Forestry School Vinkovci (HR) is responsible for establishing and operating the Croatian pilot agrosolar system. The school leads educational activities through the Agrosolar Academy and supports the development of training materials and knowledge transfer to students, farmers and other stakeholders.
Municipality of Odžak (BA) is responsible for coordinating local stakeholder engagement and supporting the implementation of project activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It contributes to awareness-raising, capacity-building activities and the integration of project results into local development and sustainability policies.
University of Mostar – Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology (BA) provides scientific and technical expertise for the project. It leads communication and dissemination activities, contributes to research and analysis, supports educational programmes, and participates in developing recommendations for the wider application of agrosolar solutions.
Municipality of Ulcinj (ME) is responsible for establishing and operating the Montenegrin pilot agrosolar system. It supports local training activities, promotes project results through institutional channels, and hosts the final project conference, contributing to the visibility and long-term sustainability of project achievements.