Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU), Austria - Electrical Systems and Testing Site
Overview
The project’s testing site in Kfar Qara installed innovative agrivoltaics system in greenhouses to sustainably increase crop yields and improve electricity production. The solar panels also provide shading, replacing traditional shading nets and optimizing greenhouse climate conditions.
Site data
General
Type: Research facility
Organisation: AlZahrawy Society
Project country: Israel
Project partner: Al Zahrawy Society & TRDC
Location: Kfar Qara
Technical data
Greenhouse type: 4 arched greenhouses
Greenhouse size:
17.5 x 8 m2 = 140 m2 (2x)
17.5 x 8 m2 = 140 m2 (2x) (control)
Kilowatt production: 12.600 kW
CO2-method: CO2-Bottles
Crop Type: Cucumber
Year COD: 2023
Type of application: greenhouse PV
Agricultural activity: crops (cucumber, lettuce, bell pepper)
Sensors: Climate Control- Temperature, Humidity, CO2, PAR- & global radiation measurements. 144 different sensors in 4 Greenhouses
Solar panels: Installed power (MW): 0.0126 (12.6kW)