Generating sustainable energy on agricultural land and producing hydrogen on the farm

The H2arvester represents a circular energy system for locally generating and utilising sustainable energy, utilising abundant agricultural land without compromising crop production.
H2arvester’s solar cars take the form of a matrix of solar panels, autonomously traversing arable and dairy farmlands, as well as moving over ditches.
As the solar panels are mobile, H2arvester becomes an ‘extra crop’ in the rotary cultivation of arable farmers and tulip bulb growers. For dairy farmers, the solar cars ‘rotate’ with outdoor grasing, providing a double use of agricultural land and generating extra income, with a maximum land occupation of 10% per hectare.
The solar panel yield can be processed on farms to produce green hydrogen (H2), which is stored to balance energy production and consumption (hydrogen and heat) without straining the electricity grid. The hydrogen stock can also be supplied to third parties, including agricultural cooperatives, energy corporations, industries, or the local community.
Agricultural companies are strategically positioned at the intersection, the ‘sweet spot,’ of sustainability challenges for rural areas, encompassing sustainable energy, improved soil health, and enhanced revenue models.

Circular energy and sustainable food production

H2arvester presents a circular energy model designed for a local and/or regional economy, emphasising a local-for-local and scale-by-scale approach. Prioritising regional employment aligns with the “short chain” concept, where local producers enhance environmental value, contributing to the realisation of circular agriculture ambitions.
This represents a unique opportunity to actively participate in the transition to sustainable energy and a circular economy at both local and regional levels, complementing large-scale energy production. Importantly, it offers an enhanced earnings model for farmers. This also includes a better earnings model for farmers!
Farms serve as ideal locations for implementing the circular energy model due to their capacity to generate energy and heat “at the regional scale,” supporting local needs across seasons.