The Contribution of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaics for Energy Autonomy in Aloe Vera Greenhouse Cultivation

Kavga, Angeliki; Thomopoulos, Vasileios; Petrakis, Theodoros

doi:10.1109/med59994.2023.10185759

2023 31st Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED) 2023

DOI: 10.1109/med59994.2023.10185759

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The Contribution of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaics for Energy Autonomy in Aloe Vera Greenhouse Cultivation

Angeliki Kavga

Vasileios Thomopoulos

Theodoros Petrakis

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Solar Energy Applications in Protected Agriculture: A Technical and Bibliometric Review of Greenhouse Systems and Solar Technologies

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Velázquez,

Rodriguez

et al. 2024

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This study addresses solar energy applications in protected agriculture, focusing on greenhouses and related technologies. A bibliometric and technical analysis is developed, covering research published between 1976 and 2024, to identify the main trends and challenges in the use of solar energy in controlled environments. The methodology was based on the PRISMA approach, using the Scopus database to retrieve relevant documents. From an initial total of 221 documents, 216 were selected after a filtering and debugging process, ensuring the relevance of the final set. In the analytical phase, the results showed a moderate growth of 3.68% in the annual publication rate, highlighting the impact of research on solar energy’s application to air conditioning and energy efficiency in greenhouses. Most of the studies reviewed feature hybrid systems that combine solar energy with other resources, and we highlight both advances in climate control through artificial intelligence and the implementation of photovoltaic and thermal technologies to improve the energy efficiency of agricultural systems. The results also underline the importance of tomato cultivation in the selected studies, reflecting its global economic impact. The conclusions highlight the need for the further integration of energy storage and desalination technologies, especially in arid regions with high solar irradiation, to ensure the sustainability of greenhouses. It is proposed that future research should address the wider implementation of hybrid systems and advanced climate control technologies, optimizing both the use of energy resources and the performance of crops under cover. In addition, it is recommended that international collaboration be strengthened to address technical and climatic challenges in protected agriculture and to expand the adoption of innovative solutions in different geographical contexts.

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Solar Energy Applications in Protected Agriculture: A Technical and Bibliometric Review of Greenhouse Systems and Solar Technologies

Espitia,

Velázquez,

Rodriguez

et al. 2024

Agronomy

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The Contribution of Semi-Transparent Photovoltaics for Energy Autonomy in Aloe Vera Greenhouse Cultivation

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Solar Energy Applications in Protected Agriculture: A Technical and Bibliometric Review of Greenhouse Systems and Solar Technologies

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