Survey and evaluation of solar technologies for agricultural greenhouse application

Kumar, Mukesh; Haillot, Didier; Gibout, Stéphane

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2021.12.033

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“…Commercially available silicon-based solar modules were tested concluding that the covered area of the greenhouse roofs should not exceed the 20-30% of the total roof area. 222 Si-based modules are opaque and inhibit plant growth and productivity through excessive shading. Recently, Alinejad et al 223 investigated on PV application in a rose greenhouse assessing different parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, natural gas consumption, electricity consumption, and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission reduction.…”

Section: Agrivoltaicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bifacial dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor and outdoor renewable energy-based application

Barichello,

Mariani,

Vesce

et al. 2024

J. Mater. Chem. C

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Section: Agrivoltaicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bifacial dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor and outdoor renewable energy-based application

Barichello,

Mariani,

Vesce

et al. 2024

J. Mater. Chem. C

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“…At first sight, developments in greenhouse‐based LSC technologies and their use as photo‐selective covers may be seen as synergistic, both use similar materials embedded in polymer matrices to effect shifts in the incident light spectra. Indeed, both are often reviewed together (Benetti & Rosei, 2022; Ferreira et al., 2020; Papakonstantinou et al., 2021), and several scientists have applied these materials to horticultural settings for both simultaneous growth and electricity generation purposes (El‐Bashir & Al‐Jaghwani, 2020; Kumar et al., 2022; Loik et al., 2017; Meinardi et al., 2017). Unfortunately, to consider them comparable in this way is to overlook fundamental differences in terms of the desired outcomes.…”

Section: General Considerationsmentioning

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Polymer and photo‐selective covers on plant and fruit development: A review

Pandey,

Parks,

Thomas

2023

Agronomy Journal

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Growers have increasingly adopted protected cropping in tunnels or greenhouses to ensure sustainability and continuous crop productivity against a backdrop of climate change. The predominant types of covers used in controlled‐environment agriculture are polymer‐based shade nets or structures covered with polymer sheets. These have three main functions: (1) physical protection from birds, hail, and excessive radiation, (2) modification of the environment by controlling humidity, shade, and temperature, and (3) increasing the proportion of diffuse light. In order to address concerns regarding the amounts of useful light potentially blocked by these covers, researchers and growers have suggested several innovative solutions that involve altering the light received by plants. This includes supplementation of artificial illumination, filtering solar radiation with colored films, or altering the incident spectrum with spectral‐shifting covers containing light‐emitting fluorescent compounds embedded within a polymer matrix. In principle, any of these methods have the potential to selectively modify the spectrum of incident light and subsequently induce plant physiological responses, resulting in increased crop yield, improved fruit quality, and reduced susceptibility to pests and diseases. This review focuses on the benefits offered by passive covers in terms of their variable shading and light transmittance properties, and their effects on vegetative growth and fruit development in various crops. It is anticipated that through a better understanding of photo‐selective covers in protected cropping, primary producers will be better equipped to make informed decisions regarding their deployment and thereby achieve better yields and more nutritious produce from their crops.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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“…One of the forms of modern agriculture is greenhouse cultivation, in which the growth of plants is controlled to obtain better yields in quantity and quality. Kumar et al [ 26 ] conducted a study to investigate solar technology for greenhouses. The promising results of PV modules provide the required electrical energy and ensure sufficient crop production.…”

Section: Applications Of Renewable Energies In Agriculturementioning

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Sustainable Food and Agriculture: Employment of Renewable Energy Technologies

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Purposeof Review According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a large portion of the various activities in the agriculture and food supply chain (AFSC) are extremely dependent on fossil fuels and contribute to 24% of the total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recent Findings There are several strategies to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the associated destructive impacts. Among them, substituting fossil fuels with alternative low-carbon energy sources has received remarkable attention. Summary The core concept of this study is to explore the relationship between food security, sustainable development, and renewable energy. Renewable energy has shown promising potential for integration into a wide range of agricultural activities and offers an alternative sustainable solution to current practices. In modern agriculture, the need for electrification has increased, with electric tractors and agricultural robots accounting for a large share, which represents a great opportunity for the use of renewable technologies in this sector. As new technologies emerge, investors need to familiarize themselves with them. Further technical improvements, cost reductions, and government incentives can facilitate the real-world deployment of sustainable renewable technologies in agriculture and food production.

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Survey and evaluation of solar technologies for agricultural greenhouse application

Cited by 41 publications

References 73 publications

Bifacial dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor and outdoor renewable energy-based application

Bifacial dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor and outdoor renewable energy-based application

Polymer and photo‐selective covers on plant and fruit development: A review

Sustainable Food and Agriculture: Employment of Renewable Energy Technologies

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