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Agriculture: Possible applications for crop production with vertical Agro-PV
The following types of crop production are
possible, among others
• grassland
• potatoes
• different types of beet
• carrots
• low-growing cereals and rice (up to app.
1m)
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Ecology: Possible reduction of wind erosion
• The north-south arrangement of the PV modules
counteracts east- and west-winds
• Erosion more unlikely in areas with mainly east- or
west- winds (e.g. northern Germany, also parts of
India)
• Potentially also lower evaporation due to reduced
wind exposition
East
West
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Ecology: Possible support of bio-diversity
Compatibility of sustainable electricity production and
diverse flora:
• The creation of flower strips under the module rows
(between agricultural used strips) supports biological
diversity in the agricultural landscape
• Including year-round protection against erosion and the
creation of habitats for fauna
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Grid Integration: Vertical bificial Agro-PV system support PV grid integration by its electricity production profile
Conventional flat-mounted PV systems with
south orientation:Vertical PV systems with east-west orientation:
• Beneficial production profile with peak production in the morning and in the evening hours
➢ Mapping of energy supply and demand more efficient than storage
➢ Production profile of N2S vertical bifacial Agro-PV-System nearer to electricity demand
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Grid Integration: Combination of vertical bifacial PV system and conventional PV ensures stable electricitysupply
Combination of east-west-oriented vertical bifacial Agro-PV and
conventional south-oriented PV supports the grid integration by a
broad and stable electricity
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Operation and Maintenance: Potentially less module cleaning
Less necessity of module cleaning expected:
• Vertical mounting is expected to reduce the
sedimentation of dust
• Better self-cleaning by rain
• Potential reduction in labor and water demand
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Variant: Next2Sun vertical Agro-PV product range also includes the bifacial solar fence
Additional advantage:
• Shadow for livestock
Dual Use of Solar Fence:
• Fencing
• Electricity production
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