Agrophotovoltaics
Agrophotovoltaics is a business for farmers, fishermen, and livestock farmers to use their idle land to build a PV power generator structure
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This is a 'PV double-cropping' project that allows farmers to simultaneously generate income from PV power generation facilities along with farming revenues.
There are no revenues during the off-season for crop farming, and annual profits are often lost in the event of a natural disaster.
This is a 'one stone, two birds' project that provides a stable income to farmers and also help expand the supply of renewable energy through an eco-friendly energy production.
Agrivoltaics represents a synergy between agriculture and renewable energy. It involves the integration of photovoltaic modules (such as coverings for agricultural structures) that optimize climate management while simultaneously ensuring sustainable production.
The MULTISUNART model is the type of structure proposed by Europrogress for the implementation of agrivoltaic systems. This greenhouse model is available in various versions, grouped into two main families: single-pitched and double-pitched.
The MULTISUNART can further be classified as either symmetrical or asymmetrical, depending on the surface area dedicated to photovoltaic panels.
MULTISUNART Supporting Agrivoltaics
MULTISUNART SINGLE-PITCHED
In single-pitched structures, the surface area designated for photovoltaic panels exceeds the covered surface area. Starting from gutter heights of 2–2.5 meters, and based on the inclination required to achieve the best panel efficiency (an average of 25°), ridge heights can reach 5.5–6 meters. These structures can feature lateral rolling openings, which are the best choice as they allow for optimal ventilation in the greenhouse, enhance panel cooling, and ensure adequate internal light levels.
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MULTISUNART DOUBLE-PITCHED
Rocas offers two variants of the MULTISUNART double-pitched structure: symmetrical and asymmetrical, both available in various widths.
The supporting frame is made with galvanized steel uprights fixed onto reinforced concrete bases. The photovoltaic panels are mounted using aluminum profiles that can adapt to any panel size.
The ridge is composed of trusses made of galvanized steel, while the covering can be customized (based on specific needs) with different types of materials, such as corrugated sheet metal, polycarbonate, or sandwich panels.
Ridge ventilation can be ensured through continuous windows positioned on each north-facing slope, complemented by perimeter windows for additional airflow.
Why we need Agrophotovoltaics
Reality of Farming Revenues
Rural population Trend (national)
Rural population aging rate
Population aging is accelerated due to the decrease of moving-in population and birth rate; and the increase of moving-out population and death rate.
An alternative is needed for the growing population of returning-to-farm and elderly population
Rocas Agrophotovoltaics system installed at the Food Science Institute of the Rural Development Administration
Dual-Axis Tracker
Tracks the sun to produce more energy
Single column structure
Able to install in all types of terrain as it tracks the sun
Able to operate agricultural machinery freely around the installation
Fixed Type
Fixed Module
Need many poles
Decreased farmland usability when installed facing south depending on the shape of the site
Restrictions on the movement of agricultural machinery
Minimized shading for Crop growth
You can optimize the amount of sunlight for your crops by applying the shadow mode when needed.
* Shadow Mode: This function minimizes the occurrence of shadows by maintaining the PV and module tracking direction at 90 degrees.
Agrophotovoltaics Crop Yielding Demonstration Case
Nara Prefecture Agrophotovoltaics Demonstration Case (150kW)
Farming Activities Photos
Yield comparison
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Faculty of Agriculture at Kinki University evaluated the growth environment and management method for this demonstration
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Seungju-eup Agrophotovoltaics Demonstration Case (100kW)
Farming Activities Photos
Yield comparison
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Rural Development Administration (Food Science Institute) Agrophotovoltaics Demonstration Case (86.4kW)
Farming Activities Photos
Yield comparison
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(Yield) tracking 81.5%, fixed 82.1%
(Quality) rice protein decreased, head rice ratio is similar
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