Strategies for Wine, Orange Processing and Olive Oil By-Product Valorisation Based on GIS Spatial Analysis

Within the agro-industrial sector, sustainable practices have a relevant role in achieving ecological transition objectives, defined by the 2030 Agenda. Renewable energy integration in agro-industrial practices is a pivotal path for achieving the green transition and sustainable goals. The integration of an agrisolar system into the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) production process represents a sustainable approach within the broader context of rural and agro-industrial systems. The agrisolar system derives its energy from photovoltaic (PV) installations with power ranging from 6 kWp to 1 MWp, strategically located on the roofs of buildings for productive use in the agricultural, livestock, and agro-industrial sectors, thus, fully avoiding land consumption. This study provides an exploration of the potential benefits of agrisolar systems in mitigating CO2 emissions within the EVOO production process. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the difference in the Carbon Footprint (CF) associated with