Solargik – Agrivoltaics, Innovation & Field Leadership (2022–2024)
From 2022 to 2024, I served as country manager for Solargik in Belgium, leading the strategic introduction of agrivoltaic systems in a market at the intersection of land scarcity, high energy prices, and growing agricultural stress.
My most impactful contribution during this period was the launch of Belgium’s first agrivoltaic project:
Les Mignées,
a pilot site combining Solargik’s smart solar tracking structures with a Kokam battery storage system, and installed in partnership with Julien Marchand, a VIP SolarEdge integrator known for his technical excellence and pioneering mindset.
Les Mignées – A Belgian First
This project was more than a technical deployment — it was a proof of concept for how energy innovation can support both land productivity and grid resilience.
It demonstrated:
- Coexistence of photovoltaic production with active farming
- Grid balancing through intelligent storage (Kokam)
- Energy autonomy potential for local farms and cooperatives
- Full integration with SolarEdge inverters and EMS systems
About Solargik
Solargik is an agri-tech energy company specializing in advanced solar tracking structures for agricultural land. Their solutions are tailor-made to preserve the primary function of the land — food production — while adding renewable energy generation and storage as complementary layers.
Technology Advantages
- Dual-axis tracking for optimal sun exposure
- Adjustable light transmission for crop-specific needs
- Custom spacing and structure height to accommodate farm machinery
- Real-time remote management of energy and environmental parameters
- Seamless hybridization with battery systems like Kokam
My Contributions (2022–2024)
- Designed and led the Les Mignées project from vision to commissioning
- Coordinated EPCs, battery providers (Kokam), and SolarEdge integration
- Managed stakeholder alignment across municipalities, farmers, and DSOs
- Promoted agrivoltaic awareness via conferences and local policy engagement
- Supported scalability strategies for replication across Wallonia and Flanders
Agrivoltaics: The Future of Smart Land Use
Belgium faces a pivotal challenge: how to meet energy targets without sacrificing farmland. Agrivoltaics offers a regenerative approach, where land serves multiple purposes:
- Clean energy generation
- Biodiversity protection
- Economic resilience for farmers
The Les Mignées project stands today as a reference site, inspiring new initiatives and proving that sustainable innovation is possible at ground level.
