Solar photovoltaics (PV) have become an important option for the development of renewable energy in many countries. However, PV requires a significant amount of land, and agricultural land, due to its vastness, continuity, and relatively low cost, has become the preferred option for setting up solar PV from both government and market perspectives. This has led to conflicts between solar PV and agriculture, as well as delays in the promotion of renewable energy. To alleviate this tension, many Western European countries, Japan, and the United States, which have been actively promoting renewable energy in recent years, have begun to incorporate agrivoltaics (referred to as "agrivoltaics" hereafter) into their renewable energy development options. They are actively exploring opportunities for the integration of agriculture and solar PV, and promoting their harmonious coexistence through research, regulations, and institutional frameworks.