Could agrivoltaic greenhouse systems become part of the next evolution in protected agriculture?
New semi-transparent photovoltaic panels allow greenhouse coverings to simultaneously:
• protect crops
• regulate solar radiation
• improve thermal behaviour
• generate renewable electricity
Unlike traditional photovoltaic systems, these panels allow different levels of light transmission depending on crop requirements (40%, 50%, 60%, etc.), opening very interesting possibilities for high-technology greenhouse projects.
For example, a 40% transparent photovoltaic panel with a surface of 2 m² and 230 W installed power results in approximately:
⚡ 8.7 m² per installed kW
Although less energy-dense than conventional opaque panels, the key point is that the greenhouse structure itself becomes an active energy-producing surface while maintaining agricultural production.
In regions such as Spain, with around 1,600 equivalent solar production hours per year, a greenhouse project with 100 kW installed power could theoretically generate:
⚡ approximately 160,000 kWh/year
while continuing crop production under protected conditions.
The integration of agriculture and renewable energy within the same infrastructure may become an increasingly important direction for future greenhouse projects.
👉 Full article and more information in the link below.
https://greenhouse-manufacturer.com/noticias/agrivoltaic-greenhouse-systems
