The photovoltaic (PV) greenhouse allows the production of energy and crops on the same land unit. The shadow cast by the PV panels on the greenhouse area reduces the sunlight availability, which should be carefully considered for the agronomic sustainability of the greenhouse system. This study elaborated a method to calculate the incident solar light on specific points inside PV greenhouses. By applying the calculation to the entire greenhouse area, the distribution of the incident solar light can be determined, giving support in the choice and management of the most suitable greenhouse crops.
A method for the calculation of the solar light availability inside photovoltaic greenhouses / Cossu, M.; Yano, A.; Ledda., L.; Deligios, A. P.; Chessa, F.; Sirigu, A.; Murgia, L.; Pazzona, A.. - (2015). (Intervento presentato al convegno Japanese Society of Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Engineers and Scientists (JSABEES) tenutosi a Miyazaki, Giappone nel 8-11 Settembre 2015).
A method for the calculation of the solar light availability inside photovoltaic greenhouses
M. Cossu
;A. Yano;A. Sirigu;L. Murgia;A. Pazzona
2015-01-01
Abstract
The photovoltaic (PV) greenhouse allows the production of energy and crops on the same land unit. The shadow cast by the PV panels on the greenhouse area reduces the sunlight availability, which should be carefully considered for the agronomic sustainability of the greenhouse system. This study elaborated a method to calculate the incident solar light on specific points inside PV greenhouses. By applying the calculation to the entire greenhouse area, the distribution of the incident solar light can be determined, giving support in the choice and management of the most suitable greenhouse crops.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
