Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 1
Techno-Agro optimization including micro-economics
Conveners: Jack Gilron, BIDR, & Avi Niv, BIDR
The requirements of land use for photovoltaics could present challenges to preserving desert ecology by changing the solar insolation to the ground. At the same time it could have positive benefits in reducing heating of the ground during a time of increasing global warming. Agrivoltaics is a growing area (see links and attached file) which intentionally combines solar PV and agriculture in a way that could benefit both. For example, rotating grazing of sheep/goats can keep the panels free of desert plants that may shade the panels while providing soil with nutrients. A serious problem with respect to agriculture in desert environments is access to water. If water is required to keep the solar panels clean, then this rinsed water could be used for agriculture. There is a clear intersection of water, food, and energy production. We welcome talks with either conceptual or field studies that address this.
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Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 11. Prof. Evyatar Erell
The Effect of Surface Cover Vegetation on the Microclimate and Power Output of a Solar Photovoltaic Farm in the Desert
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel- Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 1
2. Dr. Esther Magadley
Organic Photovoltaic Polytunnel Greenhouse Agrivoltaics
Triangle Research and Development Center, Israel
- Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 1
3. Dr. Helena Vitoshkin
AgriPV High Performance Systems
Volcani Institute, Agricultural Research Organization, Israel - Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 1
4. Dr. Tali Zohar
Agrivoltaics: Harvesting the Sun Twice – Dual Use of Land for Solar Energy Production and Local Agriculture
Dead Sea and Arava Science Center, Israel
- Agrivoltaics – How Can It Be Implemented in a Desert Environment? - Session 1
5. Mr. Jordan Macknick
Agrivoltaics in Arid Environments: Keys to Successful ProjectsNational Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
