Agriculture +Photovoltaics= Agri-PV

Agri-PV combines the production of food and energy, allowing a piece of land can be used for both agricultural production and the generation of solar power at the same time. At Power Stone, conserving natural resources and making sure there is fertile soil available for food production are especially important to us. In order to work toward these goals, we are supporting solar farming industry, while reducing our impact on the environment.

二、Benefits of Agri-PV 

Severe or extreme weather phenomena, such as hail, storms, drought, heavy rainfall and heat waves, are becoming increasingly common. The rows of solar panels in our Agri-PV systems provide the best possible protection for your crops. This can be especially helpful for crops that cannot tolerate direct sunlight.

2、Long-term Climate Resilience 

Climate change is leading to greater use of various systems in agriculture that protect the valuable plants from hail, rain or too much sun. Generally, these systems must be completely replaced every five to seven years. After high winds, for example, foils and nets must be re-anchored or repaired. This can be expensive and time-consuming work for farmers. Agri-PV replaces short-lived materials and essentially offers the same benefits as conventional hail or rain protection systems but with a longer service life. It also allow farmers to cut down on the costs of insurance against hail. 

3、Efficient Water Consumption 

Underneath an Agri-PV system, you can supply your crops with just the amount of water they need. The moderate shade provided by the panels helps to prevent the evaporation of water from the soil and reduces transpiration in the plants. Since water consumption can be very high in the agricultural sector (depending on the crop,) the Agri-PV systems offer significant added value in regions of low water availability or high levels of sunlight by helping to save on water.

4、Easier Harvesting of Crop 

Because of the shade and the improved ventilation, the temperature beneath an Agri-PV system is lower than under conventional protective systems. This makes it possible to optimize crop management and create a more comfortable atmosphere for harvesting. At the same time, farmers have the option of extending the growing period of regional products and thereby lengthening their presence on the market.

Agri-PV doubles-up your land use, protecting your crops from extreme weather conditions while producing green energy at the same time, so it will be the future of farming. 

Power Stone can design suitable Agri-PV system for different crops according to the client's needs and contribute to the future of agriculture.