What is AgriPV? The Power Union of Agriculture and Solar Energy
AgriPV (Agricultural Photovoltaics) is an innovative technology that combines solar energy production with agricultural activities on the same land. With this system, agricultural areas can be used efficiently for both energy production and crop cultivation.
PV systems placed under or next to solar panels support plant cultivation, livestock, and pollinator habitats. AgriPV is positioned at the intersection of energy independence and sustainable production goals.
How Does AgriPV Work?
Agricultural PV systems convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) cells. The areas under these panels continue to be used for agricultural production.
In these systems:
* The shade of the panels protects plants from extreme heat.
* It provides water savings by reducing evaporation.
* It preserves soil moisture, increasing crop quality and energy efficiency.
For example, products such as tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, and kale can grow with high yields in these conditions. Thus, both agricultural and energy yields increase.
Benefits of AgriPV?
♻️ 1. Environmental Benefits
* Thanks to solar panels, a micro-climate balance is created.
* Soil erosion decreases, biological diversity increases.
* Dependence on pesticides and chemicals drops, protecting the environment.
💰 2. Economic Benefits
* Provides additional income to farmers.
* Creates local employment, contributing to the regional economy.
* State incentives and energy sales revenues accelerate investment return.
🌿 3. Agricultural Benefits
* Multi-purpose use of the land is ensured.
* Crops are protected against extreme weather conditions.
* Water efficiency and soil quality are preserved.
📐 4. Land Optimization
AgriPV is an ideal solution especially in regions experiencing land scarcity.
Even if applied to only 1% of agricultural land, energy production of over 900 GW is possible in Europe.
Why AgriPV and Why Now?
Climate change, the energy crisis, and net zero carbon goals make the transition to renewable energy mandatory. AgriPV provides great advantages to farmers in terms of both energy and food security:
* Energy independence: A farm that produces its own electricity.
* Price stability: Production unaffected by energy costs.
* Sustainability: Less water, less energy, higher yield.
How is Agricultural PV Application Done?
1. Land and resource analysis:
Soil structure, sunshine duration, and water resources are evaluated.
2. System design:
The placement, slope, and height of the panels are planned.
Plant species suitable for shade are selected.
3. Installation:
Panels are installed by professional teams, agricultural production areas are optimized.
4. Yield tracking:
Energy and product yields are regularly monitored, and the system is optimized.
Financial and Regulatory Dimension
AgriPV projects require zoning permits, environmental impact reports, and safety standards which are of great importance. In many EU countries, there are subsidy and incentive mechanisms supporting AgriPV investments. With these systems, farmers:
* Can produce and store their own energy,
* Benefit from state support,
* Reduce their dependence on the grid.
Esular AgriPV Smart Management System
Esular takes AgriPV systems one step further by digitalizing agricultural and energy processes from end to end.
Smart Irrigation and Fertilization Management
- Data from sensors is processed and analyzed in the central system.
- Irrigation is done at the right time, in the right amount.
- Water losses, leaks, and fault conditions are automatically detected and minimized.
- Liquid fertilization processes are managed completely automatically.
- During fertilization, water pH and EC values are automatically adjusted, ensuring optimum nutrition.
This integrated approach increases plant productivity, provides water and energy savings.
Energy Monitoring and Panel Management
- AgriPV systems' energy production data and tracking (monitoring) mechanisms are measured.
- Solar panels' positions are automatically controlled according to weather conditions:
– Panels move to a horizontal position during rain or hail.
– Panels are oriented to the optimum angle in sunny weather.
In this way, both energy efficiency increases and panels are protected against natural factors.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Management
All processes — irrigation, fertilization, energy production, and panel management — from a single central platform:
- Are monitored instantaneously,
- Reported,
- Managed remotely.
Esular AgriPV systems provide farmers with control, confidence, and sustainable productivity.
The Agriculture of the Future Begins with Esular
AgriPV combines the future of agriculture and energy. Esular AgriPV we are making this future data-oriented, measurable, and sustainable.
Bring Energy and Agriculture Together with Our AgriPV Systems
Energy production and agricultural yield in agricultural lands now go hand in hand! With Esular AgriPV systems, monitor, manage, and optimize both irrigation and fertilization processes from end to end. By analyzing data from sensors, irrigation and fertilization amounts are automatically adjusted, and water and energy losses are minimized.
Additionally, thanks to the tracking systems of AgriPV panels, the position of the panels is automatically adjusted according to sun, rain, or hail conditions. In this way, energy efficiency increases while agricultural production continues uninterrupted.
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