Linguang complementary photovoltaic panels

Can tinted semi-transparent solar panels transform the concept of agrivoltaics?

Agrivoltaics describes concurrent agricultural production of crops and photovoltaic generation of electricity on the same cropland. By using tinted semi-transparent solar panels, this study introduces a novel element to transform the concept of agrivoltaics from just solar-sharing to selective utilization of different light wavelengths.

Can wavelength selective PV technology boost agrivoltaic development?

Wavelength selective PV technologies can boost agrivoltaic developments. A meta-analysis shows berries and leafy vegetables as suitable for agrivoltaics. Crop selection and PV design for agrivoltaics require synonymous optimization. The increasing global population amplifies the demand for food and energy.

Can mobile photovoltaic panels increase the productivity of a land?

Valle, B. et al. Increasing the total productivity of a land by combining mobile photovoltaic panels and food crops. Appl. Energy 206, 1495–1507 (2017). Macknick, J., Beatty, B. & Hill, G. Overview of Opportunities for Co-Location of Solar Energy Technologies and Vegetation (National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2013).

Do agrivoltaics with tinted semi-transparent solar panels help grow spinach?

Overall, the implementation of agrivoltaics with tinted semi-transparent solar panel combined with the growth of spinach was calculated to give a gross financial gain of about +35% compared with growth without the solar panel (Table 1 and Appendix S2, Supporting Information).

Can photovoltaics improve agricultural modernization?

However, agricultural modernization also consumes more energy and land than the traditional small-scale peasant farming. The integration of photovoltaics into modern agriculture is a promising method to utilize the vast agricultural land efficiently and provide extra energy for crop production.

How do PV modules affect energy production?

Electrical yield and economic profit can be enhanced by increasing the PV module density, which simultaneously reduces crop-available radiation (Dupraz et al. 2011a). This emphasizes the importance of finding an appropriate relation between food and energy production.