Theoretical potential of agrovoltaic systems in Europe: a preliminary study with winter wheat

Willockx, Brecht; Herteleer, Bert; Cappelle, Jan

doi:10.1109/pvsc45281.2020.9300652

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“…According to the authors, the lack of profitability in some combinations of the examples analyzed here does not detract from the potential profitability of APV systems. The fruit orchard is protected from hail and sunburn damage [71] allowed by APV shading and, most importantly, this increases the diversity of farmers.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Kaposvár Solar Photovoltaic Park Considering Agrivoltaic Systems

2022

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In the context of the global energy crisis and crucial issues on food, the development and utilization of agrivoltaic (APV) systems could be a way to solve both the energy shortage and agricultural production at the same time and in the same area. As a combination of photovoltaics (PV) and agriculture, agrivoltaics has broad prospects for the future agricultural development of Hungary. Since especially large-scale PV systems can be considered as a potential basis of APV systems, the Kaposvár Solar Power Plant Project in Hungary was analyzed in this study. Two comparative analyses were used: between APV and PV systems, and between APV and apple plantation. An economic model has been developed. The baseline scenario shows that APV systems in current technological and economic conditions are not competitive with PV systems and are also less attractive for agricultural farmers, due to the long return period of the surplus investment cost. By analyzing uncertain factors and seeking possible solutions, the authors’ recommendations for the development, subsidy system and technology might be useful for both farmers and for decision makers to promote APV systems in the future.

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confidence: 99%

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Kaposvár Solar Photovoltaic Park Considering Agrivoltaic Systems

2022

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“…For a successful planning of an AV system, a 3D modeling tool was developed that simulates site-specific possible shading and calculates the economic efficiency of the system [160]. The tool was developed specifically for fruit crops that have a specific flowering time, where the shading time is crucial.…”

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“…The tool was developed specifically for fruit crops that have a specific flowering time, where the shading time is crucial. Based on the modeling, a prototype agrovoltaic system with pear trees and semi-transparent modules was built in Bierbeek, Belgium [160]. The hail net protection system was replaced by semi-transparent PV modules placed in a dome arrangement above the pear orchard [161].…”

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Agrivoltaic: Solar Radiation for Clean Energy and Sustainable Agriculture with Positive Impact on Nature

Wydra,

Vollmer,

Busch

et al. 2023

Solar Radiation - Enabling Technologies, Recent Innovations, and Advancements for Energy Transition [Working Title]

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Climate change and land use conflicts represent two of the greatest challenges worldwide. Climate change affects agricultural production by more frequent and more intense extreme weather events besides the continuing temperature and carbon dioxide increase. The most important climate mitigation measure is the abolishment of fossil fuels, and climate change adaptation is needed for sustainable crop production. The concept of agrivoltaics (AV) combines the installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system for clean energy generation with an agricultural use on the same area, increasing land use efficiency and creating synergy effects to adapt agriculture to climate change by protecting crops from extreme weather events. Recently, interest in AV systems is booming in many countries with an estimate 14 GW of electricity being produced by AV worldwide. Latest technical options of AV systems are described, and the advantage for crops is evaluated. Additionally, environmental effects are reviewed, in terms of influences on microclimate, biodiversity, soil conditions and water management. Optimal technical options for installation and management of AV and results of life cycle analyses are presented. Economic comparison showed that if electricity is directly consumed on-farm, an amortization could be achieved after 3.22 years, based on the present electricity costs in Germany.

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“…The co-location of commercially available solar panels with the agricultural is commonly called Agrivoltaics or Agrovoltaics [57][58][59][60]. Agrivoltaics are different compared to typical solar farms since the latter are mainly installed for generating electricity.…”

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Agrivoltaics: A Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach for Indian Farmers

Mahto

Sharma

John

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India is a leader when it comes to agriculture. A significant part of the country’s population depends on agriculture for livelihood. However, many of them face challenges due to using unreliable farming techniques. Sometimes the challenges increase to the extent that they commit suicide. Besides, India is highly populated, and its population is steadily increasing, requiring its government to grow its GDP and increase its energy supply proportionately. This paper reviews integrating solar farming with agriculture, known as Agrivoltaics, as a Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) option for Indian farmers. This study is further supported by the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis of agrivoltaics. Using the SWOT analysis, this article presents how agrivoltaics can make agriculture sustainable and reliable. This paper identifies rural electrification, water conservation, yield improvement, sustainable income generation, and reduction in the usage of pesticides as the strengths of agrivoltaics. Similarly, the paper presents weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to agrivoltaics in India. The research concludes with the findings that agrivoltaics have the potential of meeting multiple objectives such as meeting global commitments, offering employment, providing economic stability, increasing clean energy production capacity, conserving natural resources, and succeeding in several others. The paper also includes a discussion about the findings, suggestions, and implications of adopting agrivoltaics on a large scale in India.

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Theoretical potential of agrovoltaic systems in Europe: a preliminary study with winter wheat

Cited by 9 publications

References 9 publications

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Kaposvár Solar Photovoltaic Park Considering Agrivoltaic Systems

Cost–Benefit Analysis of Kaposvár Solar Photovoltaic Park Considering Agrivoltaic Systems

Agrivoltaic: Solar Radiation for Clean Energy and Sustainable Agriculture with Positive Impact on Nature

Agrivoltaics: A Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach for Indian Farmers

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