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the solution to the energy problem
the solution to the energy problem
THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR FENCE
The Context
ENERGY – The global energy landscape faces major challenges in the coming years, having to balance two basic needs:
- The growth in energy consumption, resulting from the increasing population and global economy and the need to ensure universal access to energy
- The urgency of addressing climate change by acting now on all available levers and accelerating the transition process to a more sustainable mix.
THE CHALLENGE – Growing through change, this is the challenge facing businesses in the current market dynamic. Counteracting price shock and becoming sustainable; this is the path that can lead small and medium-sized enterprises to the energy transition and turn a problem into an opportunity for growth. Businesses that respond promptly to this dynamic will become more competitive and continue on the growth path to success.
THE SOLUTION – The photovoltaic fence “Solar Fence” is an effective answer to the energy problem and soil conservation. With its vertical structure, it offers an innovative and functional solution.
Solar Fence photovoltaic fence, is the solution to the energy problem and preservation of land surface. Enables electricity generation from renewable sources by extending upward.
The Product
The Solar Fence photovoltaic fence consists of elements that are perfectly integrated with each other to form a slender yet strong and durable structure over the years. The geometry, of this vertical PV, is specially designed to ensure maximum energy yield, tilting the PV surface 33° to the ground and maintaining a 623 mm pitch between PV modules to minimize shading. By creating a real structure
The panel housing consists of S235J0 cold-rolled galvanized steel profile and polyester powder coated in RAL colors of the client’s choice. Such a profile has useful cavity to ensure proper ventilation near the module and housing of the junction box and electrical cables.

Modules with 3.4 m or 4 m spacing
Reinforced concrete foundation
Cold-rolled profile and support brackets
The photovoltaic modules are specially designed to be integrated to the fence; they are custom monocrystalline frameless silicon cell modules which can be connected in series or in parallel according to different design choices. All the elements that make up the fence, including the PV modules, are available in two versions with 3.4 m or 4 m spacing. In both cases the actual structure consists of steel uprights, on which cold-rolled shaped profiles are fixed, anchored to a reinforced concrete foundation that can be cast-in-place or made of prefabricated elements. Should one wish to derive more energy from the fence without resorting to the use of additional walkable area, one can supplement the solution with a photovoltaic top placed on top of the upright and consisting of a series of standard photovoltaic modules aligned with each other.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
The Solar Fence Is composed of:
- Cold-rolled profile made from galvanized steel sheets, nominal thickness from 0.7 to 0.8 mm painted with polyester powders cured in an oven after all processing steps; the profile has a corrugated shape suitable for housing custom photovoltaic modules and related electrical cables and junction boxes;
- Triangular-shaped galvanized steel support brackets with appropriate slots for fixing the laminated module housing profile, attached to the upright;
- IPE galvanized steel uprights with dimensions dependent on the height of the fence;
- Custom photovoltaic modules of 110 to 140 Wp each, made of monocrystalline silicon and complete with electrical cables for series or parallel connection;
- Photovoltaic top consisting of inclined IPE steel posts welded to the vertical post, support stringers and standard photovoltaic modules (optional).
The PV modules are housed in the corrugated profile and its turn attached to the brackets anchored to the steel uprights. This will form a series of rows of modules that will then be connected to each other through the cables provided. The post is firmly anchored to the reinforced concrete foundation base, either cast-in-place or consisting of precast modular elements. Thus creating a solid vertical photovoltaic structure.
The Solar Fence photovoltaic fence can range in height from 2 to 6 m, is modular and therefore easy to install, and also versatile since it can also be quickly removed and moved from one site to another by reusing the same components.
ENERGY-FINANCIAL SIMULATION
A synthetic simulation of a 500-meter-long, 3.82-meter-high fence with a standard photovoltaic module at the apex, bringing the overall height to 4.41 meters, follows. An estimated 1,250 hours of irradiation per year, a 0.6 percent power drop per year for the PV modules, and an average valorization rate of 0.30 euro/kwh was assumed for the energy produced. The simulation in objects shows that a solution with this size has a peak power of 288 kWp, an annual producibility of 360,000 kwh and annual savings of 108,000 euros. An estimate of inflation at 3 percent per year was also included in the model, resulting in revenues of 2.7 million at 20 years and 4.6 million at year 30.

Solar Fence photovoltaic fence is suitable for installation in agricultural settings due to its features. In fact, the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has sent the European Commission the decree to promote the implementation of innovative agri-voltaic plants under the PNRR funds. Incentives are therefore coming foragri-voltaics to implement innovative integrated solutions with module mounting elevated from the ground such that the continuity of farming activities is not compromised; SolarFence fits perfectly into incentive systems of this kind. The measure provides:
- non-repayable grant to the maximum extent of 40% of eligible costs
- incentive tariff from the share of electricity produced and fed into the grid.
If you have afarm and are interested in installing a photovoltaic pergola or learning more, fill out the form below and you will be contacted by our technicians for a free feasibility.
The advantages of photovoltaic fencing
- High economic return
- High durability of the investment >25 years
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Energy Production Tested
- Reduced Transverse Footprint
- Choice Coloring
- Modular fence
- Movable fence