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Fruit crop species for agrivoltaic systems: state of the art
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: Received: 12 February 2024 / Approved: 13 February 2024 / Online: 13 February 2024 (11:50:24 CET)
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Magarelli, A.; Mazzeo, A.; Ferrara, G. Fruit Crop Species with Agrivoltaic Systems: A Critical Review. Agronomy 2024, 14, 722. Magarelli, A.; Mazzeo, A.; Ferrara, G. Fruit Crop Species with Agrivoltaic Systems: A Critical Review. Agronomy 2024, 14, 722.
Abstract
This review explores the combination of renewable energy production and agriculture through agrivoltaic, with a focus on its impact on fruit crops. As the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, agrivoltaics offers a promising solution by integrating solar panels with farming practices. The study examines various agrivoltaic configurations with different fruit crops, emphasizing their influence on microclimatic conditions beneath the panels and the effects on crop produc-tion. In particular, it underscores the need for tailored solutions to balance energy yield and crop productivity and quality, with different shading levels affecting fruit quality/production. De-spite ongoing research, a comprehensive understanding of agrivoltaics' potential benefits and challenges remains crucial for its successful application and implementation in sustainable ag-riculture.
Keywords
Fruit species; agrivoltaics; yield; quality; microclimate
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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