AgriPV-Solutions: kompetente Lösungen zum Schutz ihrer Kulturen

Wageningen Vredepeel

Reference plant Agri-Photovoltaics research project at Wageningen University of Applied Sciences in Vredepeel-Netherlands

Planning, design and construction of an agri-photovoltaic plant at Wageningen University of Applied Sciences.

Technical details:

Distance from the lower edge of the module to the ground approx. 2.20 m
Total installed modules 48 pieces, with the module dimensions 1,767 mm x 1,046 mm x 30 mm, framed, including aluminum frame
Semi-transparent glass-glass modules with 45% light transparency
Gutters on the drainage edge of the modules
The supporting structure is statically calculated according to the semi-probabilistic partial safety concept (snow load, wind, etc.) (Eurocode)
Post/stand spacing according to statics according to EUROCODE
Concrete free fixation using screwed profiles
Inverter of the brand HUAWEI SUN2000, with a high maximum efficiency of approx. 98.60%
Complete professional installation of the photovoltaic system according to the layout plan with modules and inverters

Thomas Franke and Jannis Franke were responsible for the project planning, project support and monitoring up to commissioning with documentation.

Advantages:

Simultaneous use of the area for photovoltaic power generation and agriculture and its further use

Protection of the crop from extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, hail, frost, direct sunlight, wind, etc.), enables dry cultivation, protection against plant damage

Shading of the apple trees by semi-transparent glass/glass solar modules provide sufficient light for photosynthesis, improving soil properties and soil life