Introduction to Agrivoltaics

Description

In this course you will learn the variety of different aspects of solar Agrivoltaics system as follows:

• Introduction to Agrivoltaics

• History of Agrivoltaics

• Classification of Agrivoltaics systems

• Traditional Utility Scale Agrivoltaics configuration

• Types Of Agrivoltaics Systems

• Crop Agrivoltaics system classified by type of farming

• Concept of Microclimate in Agrivoltaics

• Expected cost of Agrivoltaics Installation

• Key factors to implement Solar Agrivoltaics

• Estimated levelized costs of electricity for ground-mounted PV & Agrivoltaics

• Potential synergies between PV and agriculture

• Categories of Agrivoltaics System

• Category 1 and forms of land use as set out in DIN SPEC 91434

• Category 2 and forms of land use as set out in DIN SPEC 91434

• Cross-section view of the Agrivoltaics system

• Criteria and key requirements for the agricultural cultivation proposal

• Efficient Installation of Agrivoltaics System

• Resource-efficient land use with Agrivoltaics

• Suitable crops for Agrivoltaics System

• Types of crops can be cultivated with Agrivoltaics

• Economics of Agrivoltaics

• Expected cost of Agrivoltaics Installation & LCOE of Agrivoltaics

• Stakeholders and types of Agreements involve in Agrivoltaics Project

• Recent Technologies of Agrivoltaics

• Substructure and foundation in Agrivoltaics

• Single and dual-axis solar tracking

• Anchoring and foundation

• Reduced Operation and Maintenance Costs

• Different designs of Solar Mounting Structure

• Potential for Rural Electric Vehicle Charging

• Sun light Management and Water Management in Agrivoltaics

• Size of Agrivoltaics System

• Approval steps for Agrivoltaics with Operation and Maintenance

• Operation & Maintenance work on the Agrivoltaics system

• Even-lighting Agrivoltaic System (EAS)

• MRAC Agriculture PV System

• Potential Benefits of Agrivoltaics

• Land Use Constrained by Governments and Local Authorities

• Recent Agrivoltaics Technologies

• Artificial Intelligence & Software Solar Designs Optimized for Agrivoltaics

• Materials – Transparent Polymers for Solar Panels in Agrivoltaics

• Agrivoltaics global installed capacity

• Solar modules are based on the THEIA technology

• Layouts of Agrivoltaics plants

• Mounting Structures and Designs Optimized for Agrivoltaics

• Tracker Designs Optimized for Agrivoltaics

• Agrivoltaics at World Context

• Agrivoltaics Worldwide & Agrivoltaics global installed capacity

• Agronomic Aspects

• Case Studies of Solar Agrivoltaics Installation

• Land  use considerations for Agrivoltaics

• Questions and Answers on Agrivoltaics Installation

• What Are The Benefits Of Co-locating Solar And Crop Production?

• Can You Grow Native Vegetation Or Pollinator Habitat Underneath Solar Panels?

• Will Solar Panels Impact The Health Of The Soil Underneath Or Around Them?

• Can Solar Panels Change The Microclimate Underneath The Panels?

• Can Solar Panels Power My Irrigation Equipment?

• Will Solar Panels Heat Up And Dry Out Vegetation Or Crops Under The Panels?

• I Can’t Drive My Tractor Through Or Around Solar Panels?

• Can Domesticated Animals Like Sheep, Goats, Or Cattle Graze At Solar Facilities?

• I Need To Burn My Fields Every Year. Can I Still Install Solar PV?

• Is It Safe To Spray Agrochemicals Near Solar Panels?

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