Performance of Reflective Film on the Light Environment of Chinese Solar Greenhouse

Abstract

To enhance the utilization of solar energy in Chinese solar greenhouses (CSGs), a new method for optimizing the internal lighting environment of CSGs using reflective films is proposed. The influence of different positions and angles of reflecting film on solar radiation in greenhouses was studied, using the solar radiation on the inside surface of the CSG as an evaluation index. According to the findings, total solar radiation increased by 5.33% when the reflective film was positioned on the north roof at an angle of 0°. The light interception on the north wall decreased from 7.91% to 10.54% when the angle was raised from 15° to 25°. The crop canopy was not significantly affected by the reflective film’s various placements and angles, and the benefits of additional light were insufficient to compensate for the drawbacks of crop shading. This result provides a theoretical basis for the application of reflective films in relevant agricultural facilities. Reasonable installation of reflective film in the greenhouse can increase the light interception of plants inside the greenhouse and further increase the income of farmers.