Agrivoltaic: Challenge and Progress

Liu, Wen; Omer, Altyeb Ali Abaker; Li, Ming

doi:10.3390/agronomy13071934

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“…On the other hand, it is important to emphasize that sunlight is crucial for the robustness of crops and that excess sunlight can have the opposite effect. It is also known that photosynthesis increases with light intensity, but when maximum light is reached, saturation is reached, and photosynthetic efficiency stops increasing [35]. The use of APVs helps minimize the incidence of direct solar radiation on cultivated areas during the hottest hours of the day, creating a more favorable, sustainable, and profitable growth environment that allows for the development of more varied crops with higher yields, reducing crop losses [36].…”

Section: Adaptation To Agrivoltaic Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electrification of a Remote Rural Farm with Solar Energy—Contribution to the Development of Smart Farming

Santos,

Pereira,

da Silva

et al. 2023

Energies

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Rural farms constitute a vital component of a country’s agricultural landscape, traditionally reliant on energy installations known for their reliability yet notorious for their energy-intensive and inefficient characteristics. While the smart farm concept, integrating renewable energy sources and resource management technologies, has seen widespread adoption in domestic and industrial sectors, rural farms have been slower to embrace these innovations. This study presents a groundbreaking solution, deployed on a rural farm in Portugal, resulting in an impressive 83.24% reduction in energy consumption sourced from the grid. Notably, this achievement translates to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions, aligning with the growing need for environmentally sustainable farming practices. The technical intricacies of this pioneering solution are comprehensively described and juxtaposed with other scientific case studies, offering valuable insights for replication. This initiative represents a vital first step towards the integration or combination of conventional farming with photovoltaic energy production, exemplified by agrivoltaic systems. In conclusion, this research showcases the potential for rural farms to significantly enhance energy efficiency and financial viability, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and cost-effective agricultural sector. These findings serve as a model for similar endeavors, paving the way for a greener and more economically viable future for rural farming practices.

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Section: Adaptation To Agrivoltaic Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%