研究目的
Investigating the techno-economic analysis of the price-performance ratio of agrophotovoltaics (APV) and its policy implications for sustainable land use.
研究成果
APV increases land use efficiency by enabling simultaneous agricultural crop production and solar PV power generation on the same cropland area, optimizing techno-ecological and techno-economic synergies. The LCOE of APV is higher than that of conventional PV-GM, but APV implementation is economically beneficial for certain crops like potatoes, especially in organic farming systems. APV is recommended for permanent cultures rather than crop rotating systems due to better price-performance ratios.
研究不足
The study is limited by the lack of long-term data on APV impacts on crop physiology, soil, and agricultural production. Additionally, the comparison between APV and conventional PV-GM does not account for potential technological and policy learning that could reduce APV costs over time.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved an inter- and transdisciplinary APV case study in Germany, focusing on the simultaneous production of food and energy on the same plot of land. The methodology included the calculation of the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for APV and conventional ground-mounted PV, and the assessment of the price-performance ratio to measure the economic quality of APV projects.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Data was retrieved from an APV research facility in Heggelbach, Germany, including agricultural yield data from the University of Hohenheim and the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The APV system included bifacial PV modules (SolarWorld SW 270 duo), elevated mounting structures, and soil protection panels.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The study compared the LCOE of APV and PV-GM, assessed the additional costs of APV implementation, and evaluated the economic benefits of maintaining agricultural activity under APV.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The analysis involved calculating the price-performance ratio to assess the economic viability of APV projects, considering both the costs of implementation and the benefits of agricultural production.
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