Scientists have found a way to grow food and generate electricity on the same field: details.

Research on agrovoltaics in Denmark

According to inkorr.com: Scientists from Aarhus University in Denmark have successfully tested a pilot installation that allows for the simultaneous cultivation of agricultural crops and the production of electricity on the same field. This system uses vertically placed bifacial solar panels, which have been dubbed 'solar walls'.

According to the results of the experiment, the yield on the field between the solar panels is practically no different from that of an open field. At the same time, electricity is produced during peak demand hours, making the system economically viable for the grid.

Advantages of the system

Vertical placement of the panels allows for savings of up to 26% on land and materials, has a low carbon footprint, and effectively withstands wind loads. In addition to technical improvements, this system is aesthetically pleasing and blends well into the surrounding landscape.

The creation of such systems can stimulate the development of agrovoltaics and the integration of solar energy without sacrificing agricultural land.

Conclusions of the scientists

The research conducted by Danish scientists has proven that the vertical placement of solar panels is a successful way to combine agricultural crop cultivation with electricity production, providing both economic and environmental benefits.

Thus, agrovoltaics could become an important element in building sustainable agriculture. Given the prospects of using technologies similar to 'solar walls', countries can not only optimize land use but also significantly reduce their carbon footprint.