Introduction to Agrivoltaics

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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?


What You Will Learn!

  • 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?

Who Should Attend!

  • Beginners in Agrivoltaics
  • Solar Installers
  • Solar Business person
  • solar investers
  • Farmers
  • Solar Developers
  • Solar Students