Dynamic photovoltaic greenhouse: Energy balance in completely clear sky condition during the hot period

Alvaro Marucci and Andrea Cappuccini

Energy, 2016, vol. 102, issue C, 302-312

Abstract: In this study, the energy balance for a prototype dynamic photovoltaic greenhouse was determined for days with completely clear skies during the summer. The rotation of photovoltaic panels along the longitudinal axis was the unique feature of the prototype. Inside the greenhouse, the degree of shading most suitable for the requirements of the crop, the cultivation period, the latitude of the site and the climatic conditions was selected by the rotation of the panels. To avoid energy losses from the reflection caused by unfavourably positioned photovoltaic panels, the panels were provided with highly reflective aluminium mirrors.

Keywords: Dynamic photovoltaic greenhouse; Shading; Renewable sources; Energy balance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.02.053

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