IMPACT OF SEMI-TRANSPARENT PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS ON THE QUALITY OF 'SIBILLA' STRAWBERRIES IN SOUTHEASTERN ROMANIA DOI Creative Commons

D Dragomir,

Dragoș Vasile Ofrim,

Viorel Cătălin Oltenacu

et al.

FRUIT GROWING RESEARCH, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40, P. 72 - 77

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Ongoing climate change and associated abiotic stress from high temperatures intense light during the vegetative stages significantly impact productivity quality of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa). These stresses can inhibit growth, reduce yields, lower fruit quality, necessitating adaptive cultivation strategies. This study focuses on use hortivoltaic systems, which integrate electricity production with cultivation, providing a shading effect that may benefit strawberry plants. As short-day plants, require 6-8 hours direct sunlight to initiate flowering fruiting; however, excessive exposure, especially peak hours, induce stress, affecting physiological processes reducing yield quality. Shading techniques may, therefore, be advantageous in hot climates alleviate these effects. The experiment took place at Moara Domneasca Experimental Base ʹSibillaʹ variety. A Hortivoltaic plant was installed June 2023 two variations semi-transparent photovoltaic panels: PV1 48.92% transparency PV2 higher 77.01% transparency. reference area without any covering served as control. experimental setup consists an open space uncovered edges is situated above rows. Within this space, randomized blocks three replicates were established for purpose conducting measurements. After harvest, damaged fruits removed. To assess variations, 20 randomly chosen marketable each evaluated several parameters: weight, diameter, firmness, sugar content, pH. Analysis average weight revealed lowest value (15.46 g/fruit) under panels Conversely, displayed 19.49 g/fruit. Interestingly, highest (77.01%) yielded comparable content (30.33% Brix) those grown (33.76% Brix). suggests minimal accumulation. Evaluation firmness demonstrated values across all treatments. Average ranged 3.27 3.08N, indicating influence parameter. In summary, while negatively impacted well other qualitative parameters, showed promising results maintaining highlighting potential benefits strategic optimizing climatic conditions.

Language: Английский

The spatial socio-technical potential of agrivoltaics in Germany DOI Creative Commons

Christine Rösch,

Elham Fakharizadehshirazi

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.

Language: Английский

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8
Opportunities, Technological Challenges and Monitoring Approaches in Agrivoltaic Systems for Sustainable Management DOI Open Access

Carmine De Francesco,

Luana Centorame, Giuseppe Toscano

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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1
Experimental impacts of transparency on strawberry agrivoltaics using thin film photovoltaic modules under low light conditions DOI Creative Commons
Uzair Jamil, Joshua M. Pearce

Solar Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 290, P. 113375 - 113375

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Room for renewables: A GIS-based agrivoltaics site suitability analysis in urbanized landscapes DOI Creative Commons
Thomas Reher, Cas Lavaert, Sam Ottoy

et al.

Agricultural Systems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 224, P. 104266 - 104266

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
The spatial potential for agrivoltaics to address energy-agriculture land use conflicts in Great Britain DOI Creative Commons

Talitha H. Neesham-McTiernan,

Richard J. Randle‐Boggis,

Alastair Buckley

et al.

Applied Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 385, P. 125527 - 125527

Published: Feb. 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
Impacts of Type of Partial Transparency on Strawberry Agrivoltaics: Uniform Illumination Thin Film Cadmium-Telluride and Non-uniform Crystalline Silicon Solar Photovoltaic Modules. DOI Creative Commons
Uzair Jamil,

Joshua Givans,

Joshua M. Pearce

et al.

Renewable Energy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 122913 - 122913

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
The Role of Agriculture for the European Energy Requests: Agrivoltaic Systems DOI

Gabriella Impallomeni,

Fabio Filianoti,

Francesco Barreca

et al.

Lecture notes in civil engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 776 - 782

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
The Spatial Socio-Technical Potential of Agrivoltaics in Germany DOI

Christine Rösch,

Elham Fakharizadehshirazi

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

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IMPACT OF SEMI-TRANSPARENT PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS ON THE QUALITY OF 'SIBILLA' STRAWBERRIES IN SOUTHEASTERN ROMANIA DOI Creative Commons

D Dragomir,

Dragoș Vasile Ofrim,

Viorel Cătălin Oltenacu

et al.

FRUIT GROWING RESEARCH, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40, P. 72 - 77

Published: Dec. 11, 2024

Ongoing climate change and associated abiotic stress from high temperatures intense light during the vegetative stages significantly impact productivity quality of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa). These stresses can inhibit growth, reduce yields, lower fruit quality, necessitating adaptive cultivation strategies. This study focuses on use hortivoltaic systems, which integrate electricity production with cultivation, providing a shading effect that may benefit strawberry plants. As short-day plants, require 6-8 hours direct sunlight to initiate flowering fruiting; however, excessive exposure, especially peak hours, induce stress, affecting physiological processes reducing yield quality. Shading techniques may, therefore, be advantageous in hot climates alleviate these effects. The experiment took place at Moara Domneasca Experimental Base ʹSibillaʹ variety. A Hortivoltaic plant was installed June 2023 two variations semi-transparent photovoltaic panels: PV1 48.92% transparency PV2 higher 77.01% transparency. reference area without any covering served as control. experimental setup consists an open space uncovered edges is situated above rows. Within this space, randomized blocks three replicates were established for purpose conducting measurements. After harvest, damaged fruits removed. To assess variations, 20 randomly chosen marketable each evaluated several parameters: weight, diameter, firmness, sugar content, pH. Analysis average weight revealed lowest value (15.46 g/fruit) under panels Conversely, displayed 19.49 g/fruit. Interestingly, highest (77.01%) yielded comparable content (30.33% Brix) those grown (33.76% Brix). suggests minimal accumulation. Evaluation firmness demonstrated values across all treatments. Average ranged 3.27 3.08N, indicating influence parameter. In summary, while negatively impacted well other qualitative parameters, showed promising results maintaining highlighting potential benefits strategic optimizing climatic conditions.

Language: Английский

Citations

0