Design and evaluation of AgroPV systems in agricultural areas of Colombia
No. 10 (2024-11-29)Author(s)
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Andrea Cusva GarcíaUniversidad de los Andes (Colombia)
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Guillermo Jimenéz EstévezUniversidad de los Andes (Colombia)
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Jorge López JiménezUniversidad de los Andes (Colombia)
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Nicanor Quijano SilvaUniversidad de los Andes (Colombia)
Abstract
In the context of climate change and increasing demand for food and energy, agricultural and energy sustainability faces economic, logistical, and environmental challenges. In traditional food and energy production, limited resources such as water and soil are contested, and factors to mitigate their environmental impact are not considered. In this context, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources is a crucial alternative in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agrophotovoltaic technology (AgroPV) is positioned as an effective mediator between the energy and agricultural sectors, allowing the shared use of land for energy and food production. This innovation not only increases soil use efficiency and reduces water consumption but also strengthens crop resilience to climate change and offers a new source of income for farmers. Therefore, this article proposes a methodology for the design of AgroPV systems in agricultural areas of Colombia, addressing the selection of the study area, its technical and economic characterization, the identification of impacts, opportunities, and barriers, and its potential for massification. The results highlight that the designed AgroPV system can diversify agricultural income, contribute to carbon neutrality, increase crop resilience to climate change, improve food security, and optimize land use.
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