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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Energy Res.
Sec. Sustainable Energy Systems
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1457228
This article is part of the Research Topic Sustainable Energy Governance in the Context of Global Climate Change: Technologies, Mechanisms and Strategies View all 13 articles

Simulation Model of Power Generation and the Shadow Effect of Foldable Solar Panels Used in Agrivoltaics System

Provisionally accepted
Ramesh Kumar Lama Ramesh Kumar Lama 1Heon Jeong Heon Jeong 2*
  • 1 Other, 108, Building D5, Gyoyuk-gil, Naju-si, Jeolla-namdo, Republic of Korea
  • 2 Department of Fire Administration, Chodang University, Muan, Republic of Korea

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    This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of foldable solar panels used in Agrivoltaics Systems (AVS), focusing on the dual benefits of optimized land use for agriculture and solar power generation. Employing simulation techniques, the study investigates the impact of inter-panel shadow effects on energy capture in systems using multiple foldable solar panels. Key findings indicate that foldable panels achieve optimal performance during periods with shorter daylight hours, demonstrating high seasonal variability in power generation. The study shows that foldable panels, which can adjust their angle relative to the sun's position, are particularly effective at reducing the loss of solar irradiance due to shading, compared to fixed panels. Additionally, this study highlights the potential of foldable solar panel systems in AVS to adapt to varying solar conditions, thereby enhancing land use optimization for sustainable agricultural and power generation practices.

    Keywords: Agrivolatics Systems, Foldable Panels, solar power, Shadow effect, sustainable agriculture

    Received: 30 Jun 2024; Accepted: 21 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Lama and Jeong. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Heon Jeong, Department of Fire Administration, Chodang University, Muan, Republic of Korea

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