Essays about: "Agrivoltaics"

Found 3 essays containing the word Agrivoltaics.

  1. 1. Optimizing sunlight distribution in agrivoltaic systems for the Swedish climate

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik

    Author : Amanda Daniels; [2022]
    Keywords : agrivoltaics; agri-PV; solar energy; PV; photovoltaics; agriculture; renewable energy; sketchup; solenergi; jordbruk; förnyelsebar energi;

    Abstract : Due to a rising land demand for the construction of large-scale PV-systems, there is increasing competition between energy and food production. A new emerging segment within the PV market called agrivoltaics is providing a contributing solution to this issue by co-using the land for both crop cultivation and PV energy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Agrivoltaic Implementation in Greenhouses : A Techno-Economic Analysis of Agrivoltaic Installations for Greenhouses in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Henrik Gauffin; [2022]
    Keywords : Agrivoltaics; Agrophotovoltaics; Photovoltaics; Greenhouse; Battery Energy Storage System; Agrivoltaics for Greenhouses; Techno-Economic Assesment; AV; APV; PV.;

    Abstract : Due to the growing population and climate change, the world will see an increase in demand for food, freshwater and renewable energy supply. Agrivoltaics has the possibility to address all these problems, by producing food and renewable energy but also by reducing water usage in agriculture. READ MORE

  4. 3. Possible implementations of agrivoltaics in Sweden : With focus on solar irradiation and electricity production

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik

    Author : Jennifer Suuronen; [2022]
    Keywords : solar; agrivoltaics; solar cells; integrated system; agriculture; solar irradiation;

    Abstract : With a need for rapid growth of renewable energy sources like photovoltaics, there will also be a competition of land. Agriculture and solar energy share the same optimum conditions of land to produce. But with a combination of the two on the same surface, a concept called agrivoltaic, that issue can be solved. READ MORE