Grasses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 369 - 392
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Agrivoltaics
(AV)
are
expanding
worldwide,
but
knowledge
about
the
perception
and
acceptance
of
this
approach
is
far
from
complete.
The
aim
present
study
was
to
investigate
visual
AV
systems,
focussing
on
central
research
question
whether
type
grassland
use
influences
vertical
interspace
AV.
For
purpose,
three
photo-based
pictures
a
plant
were
used
in
laboratory
experiment
with
29
participants:
original
photo
showing
only;
an
edited
cattle
added
silage
bales
added.
eye-tracking
results
showed
that
additional
picture
elements
(i.e.,
bales)
at
least
partially
attracted
attention,
did
not
distract
technical
depicted
systems.
analysis
ratings
indicated
relatively
stable
attitudes
towards
AV,
which
could
be
easily
modulated
by
depicting
different
types
within
Short-term
limited
changes
appeared
result
provision
information
mental
engagement
topic.
We
recommend
carrying
out
further
based
larger,
representative
samples
more
realistic
stimuli
systems
would
provide
better
understanding
than
photos
alone,
such
as
on-site
visits
or
VR
visualisations,
enhance
external
validity
results.
also
suggest
conducting
longitudinal
studies
explore
possible
long-term
effects
public
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.
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.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 925 - 925
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Agrivoltaics,
the
integration
of
photovoltaic
(PV)
systems
with
agricultural
activities,
is
gaining
attention
as
an
innovative
solution
to
improve
land
use
efficiency
and
address
climate
challenges.
This
study
investigates
potential
challenges
Agri-PV
in
Italian
context
using
a
bottom-up
SWOT–AHP
methodology,
incorporating
data
from
stakeholders
across
various
sectors.
Key
findings
highlight
significant
strengths,
such
increased
technological
innovation,
well
opportunities
renewable
energy
production
local
economic
growth.
However,
barriers
high
installation
costs,
regulatory
ambiguity,
impacts
on
biodiversity
remain
crucial
issues.
analysis
reveals
balanced
global
priorities,
leading
(26.8%)
stakeholder-specific
differences
that
offer
valuable
insights
for
inclusive
strategies.
The
research
also
estimates
technical
Italy,
showing
fraction
(1%
or
5%)
“Unused
Agricultural
Land”
could
triple
targets
outlined
National
Integrated
Energy
Climate
Plan
(PNIEC).
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
05(04), P. 1 - 16
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Current
production
and
distribution
models
in
agriculture
primarily
operate
based
on
the
'linear
economy'
approach.
This
means
that
after
exploitation
of
natural
resources
final
product,
a
significant
portion
these
products,
now
contaminated
or
turned
into
waste,
exit
economic
cycle.
The
circular
economy
approach
seeks
to
reuse
waste
products
depleted
inputs,
thereby
reducing
intensity
resource
taking
step
towards
sustainable
agriculture.
However,
applying
concepts
across
different
regions,
especially
developing
countries
like
Iran,
can
encounter
various
obstacles
challenges.
present
study
aims
identify
analyze
challenges
sector
Kurdistan
Province,
one
Iran’s
key
agricultural
regions.
For
this
purpose,
reviewing
literature
gathering
expert
opinions
from
province's
agrarian
elites,
16
challenging
factors
were
identified
as
potential
barriers
expanding
Province.
These
examined
analyzed
using
Interpretive
Structural
Modeling
(ISM)
required
data
collected
via
questionnaire
spring
2024.
research
findings
indicate
among
analyzed,
variables
are
second,
first,
third
factors—namely,
illiteracy
low
literacy
rates
farmers,
traditional
subsistence
farming,
small
size
fragmentation
lands
According
experts
specialists
interviewed,
addressing
significantly
influence
others,
facing
development
