Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 722 - 722
Published: March 31, 2024
As
the
world
seeks
alternatives
to
fossil
fuels,
agrivoltaics
offer
a
promising
solution
by
integrating
solar
panels
with
farming
practices.
This
review
examines
three
key
agrivoltaic
setups—static
tilted,
full-sun
tracking,
and
agronomic
tracking—dissecting
their
engineering
features’
roles
in
optimizing
both
electricity
yield
fruit
productivity
of
some
crops.
We
emphasize
microclimatic
modifications
induced
systems,
mainly
encompassing
changes
radiation,
air
temperature,
humidity,
wind.
The
data
collected
this
survey
reveal
strong
spatial
heterogeneity
distribution
over
different
locations
significant
influence
on
crops’
growth,
yield,
quality,
variations
among
species.
Such
findings
overall
performance
recommend
30%
shading
threshold
prevent
substantial
declines
characteristics,
i.e.,
quality.
Shading
conditions
leaf
morphophysiological
impacting
photosynthesis
capacity
dry
matter
accumulation.
emphasizes
importance
further
investigation
into
spectral
radiation
quality
carbon
assimilation
kinetics
as
daily
responses
for
species
be
cultivated
such
new
environments.
Starting
from
point,
underscores
need
extend
studies
various
crops,
particularly
those
semi-arid
horticultural
regions
(i.e.,
saving
water),
suggests
use
comprehensive
standardized
indicators
comparability
across
studies.
Finally,
authors
conclude
that
improvements,
along
research
programs
could
lead
agricultural,
environmental,
economic
sustainability,
well
practical
implementation
attractiveness
farmers
coming
years.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1824 - 1824
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
This
review
article
focuses
on
agrivoltaic
production
systems
(AV).
The
transition
towards
renewable
energy
sources,
driven
by
the
need
to
respond
climate
change,
competition
for
land
use,
and
scarcity
of
fossil
fuels,
has
led
consideration
new
ways
optimise
use
while
producing
clean
energy.
AV
not
only
generate
but
also
allow
agricultural
livestock
yields
be
maintained
or
even
increased
under
PV
structures,
offering
a
sustainable
strategy
that
may
more
acceptable
local
communities
than
traditional
installations.
assesses
technical
feasibility
systems,
environmental,
economic
social
benefits,
as
well
challenges
faced
legal
framework
regulating
their
implementation.
It
is
highlighted
despite
advantages
in
efficiency
dual
food
production,
there
are
important
related
initial
investment
required,
technological
adaptation,
regulatory
obstacles,
effects
shading
production.
paper
underlines
importance
further
research
development
these
overcome
constraints
maximise
potential
benefits.
concluded
although
they
present
significant
challenges,
management
offers
promising
opportunities
improve
contribute
several
goals.
Scientia Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
330, P. 113062 - 113062
Published: March 16, 2024
Agrivoltaics,
i.e.
the
placement
of
photovoltaic
panels
above
crops,
can
contribute
to
more
sustainable
energy
and
food
systems.
However,
current
large
knowledge
gap
on
crop
yield
response
shade
is
a
limiting
factor
agrivoltaics
development.
Berries
have
been
identified
as
benefitting
group
with
high
potential
for
agrivoltaics,
but
little
known
their
individual
response.
We
examine
berry
in
detail
through
meta-analysis
strawberry
(Fragaria
ananassa),
blueberry
(Vaccinium
sect.
Cyanococcus),
blackberry
(Rubus
subg.
Rubus),
black
currant
(Ribes
nigrum),
distinguish
between
crops
assess
suitability
This
study
provides
first
curves
increasing
shade,
also
distinguishing
different
radiation
intensity
environments.
The
provide
valuable
information
design
systems
help
selecting
optimal
panel
density
combinations
locations.
find
that
low
levels
are
relatively
less
detrimental
than
differs
significantly
conclude
that,
although
generally
classified
shade-benefitting
previous
literature,
not
all
berries
equally
suitable
shaded
conditions
agrivoltaics.
Whereas
at
intensities
benefit
from
up
50
%
other
types
better
tolerant,
enduring
around
35
without
loss
declining
afterwards.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
202, P. 114706 - 114706
Published: July 10, 2024
Germany's
goal
of
transitioning
to
renewable
energy
by
2045
presents
a
challenge
increased
land-use
competition.
Agrivoltaics
is
promising
solution
this
dilemma
and
benefits
resilient
food
production
farmers'
income.
This
study,
for
the
first
time,
assesses
spatial
potential
agrivoltaics
in
Germany
with
socio-technical
Geographic
Information
System
based
on
land
use
restrictions
suitability
criteria.
The
study
investigates
small-scale
over
suitable
crops
enable
farmers
benefit
from
technology
their
integration
into
high-value
agricultural
activities.
results
show
that
permanent,
moderate
shade-tolerant
full
can
achieve
88
%
PV
target
2030.
About
half
0.74
German
territory
used
these
has
good
soil
quality,
Soil
Quality
Rating
60.
From
small-sized
permanent
crop
area
(<2.5
ha)
around
11
well
suited
due
favourable
solar
irradiation,
orientation
slope.
Most
(79
%)
concentrated
southern
regions
Germany.
indicate
contribute
farm
businesses
political
increase
land-based
production.
More
financial
support
further
research
are
needed
identify
obstacles,
better
understand
stakeholders'
perspectives
its
landscape.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 634 - 634
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
In
the
context
of
climate
change
and
increasing
demand
for
innovative
solutions
in
agriculture
energy,
agrivoltaic
systems
(AVSs)
have
emerged
as
promising
technologies.
These
integrate
photovoltaic
panels
with
agricultural
practices,
optimizing
both
food
energy
production.
This
study
provides
a
comprehensive
review
focused
on
monitoring
techniques
applicable
to
AVS,
including
fixed
sensors
remote
tools.
Bibliographic
analysis
revealed
significant
increase
scientific
interest
AVSs
since
2019,
most
publications
focusing
technological,
agronomic,
environmental
aspects.
Key
findings
highlight
benefits
such
reduced
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
improved
water
efficiency,
enhanced
soil
quality.
Otherwise,
challenges
high
initial
costs
persistence
technical
complexities.
Innovative
configurations
semi-transparent
or
vertically
bifacial
enable
resource
optimization
yields
if
combined
advanced
systems.
highlights
importance
incentive
policies
further
research
maximize
potential
promoting
sustainable
land
management.
Earth s Future,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
Agrivoltaic
systems
are
characterized
by
the
co‐existence
of
photovoltaic
panels
on
agricultural
land,
allowing
simultaneous
solar
energy
and
food
production
without
need
for
further
land.
installations
alter
local
microclimatic
conditions
land
surface,
impacting
performance
embedded
in
them.
In
this
study
we
develop
an
ecohydrological
modeling
framework
combining
a
module
that
simulates
changes
micrometeorology
due
to
panel
with
state‐of‐the‐art
model
resolves
surface
water,
energy,
vegetation
dynamics
(i.e.,
terrestrial
biosphere
T&C).
We
demonstrate
is
capable
reproducing
grassland
across
broad
range
climates
agrivoltaic
architectures.
With
use
evaluated
Mediterranean
two
most
commonly
used
architectures,
namely
mixed
mounted
rotating
tracking
panels.
found
C3
yields
can
be
significantly
enhanced
only
where
annual
potential
evapotranspiration
exceeds
rainfall.
Changes
productivity
were
attributed
primarily
light
environment
at
aerodynamic
roughness
rainfall
redistribution
drainage
playing
smaller
negative
role
comparable
magnitudes.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 8271 - 8271
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Agrivoltaics
is
a
relatively
new
term
used
originally
for
integrating
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems
into
the
agricultural
landscape
and
expanded
to
applications
such
as
animal
farms,
greenhouses,
recreational
parks.
The
dual
use
of
land
offers
multiple
solutions
renewable
energy
sector
worldwide,
provided
it
can
be
implemented
without
negatively
impacting
production.
However,
agrivoltaics
represent
technology,
facing
challenges
including
economic
viability,
vulnerability
wind
loads,
interference
with
growing
crops.
This
paper
reviews
recent
research
on
farming
applications,
focusing
challenges,
impact
agrivoltaics,
solutions.
effect
temperature
control
lands
critical
factor
in
managing
(1)
water
soil
land,
(2)
comfort,
(3)
greenhouse
productivity,
positively
or
negatively.
In
this
review,
contradiction
between
different
versions
American
Society
Civil
Engineers
(ASCE)
standards
tunnel
results
shown.
Important
factors
affecting
load,
damping
mass
increase,
optimum
stow
position,
aerodynamic
edge
modification,
are
highlighted
emphasis
significant
knowledge
gap
load
mitigation
methods.
