Photovoltaic solar energy is one of the largest sources of renewable energy today and, due to its popularity, this technology has been researched and developed in recent years, being considered the safest and cleanest technology as it has the ability to generate electrical energy in all areas. types of scales.
Due to this, the photovoltaic industry is able to compete with other energy sources (renewable and non-renewable), which has resulted in a large increase in installed photovoltaic capacity in recent years.
To have high performance in energy generation, it is essential to have a good project planning, taking into account the location, the inclination of the solar panels, whether it is possible to apply trackers to these panels to increase production and also carrying out regular maintenance to obtain the best efficiency of the overall components.
In order to optimize photovoltaic modules, new technologies have begun to emerge in the materials used to produce photovoltaic module cells. A photovoltaic system combines photovoltaic cells with the BoS (Balance of System) – the other components whose main function is to channel the energy produced to the electrical grid. Or to the owner/consumer, if the system is off the grid.
Another important aspect is the design and maintenance of the same photovoltaic system, in order to achieve the objectives and criteria established in the project specifications. Location is also a crucial point for the performance of the photovoltaic system, from the possible shading of the surrounding environment and the solar irradiation available there. Regular maintenance is necessary to keep the system producing at maximum capacity.
Due to improvements introduced in photovoltaic technology (increased efficiency, reduced costs, etc.), this clean energy source It is one of the main means of transitioning energy from fossil fuels to greener solutions.
One of the main issues for photovoltaic production is land occupation, where there is a confrontation between food production and energy production, which requires finding a new solution, such as 'agrivoltaic' systems.
'Agrivoltaic' systems are the subject of numerous studies, being one of the most promising solutions, not only for energy production, but also for food production. As the land is shared for energy and food production, the design of the photovoltaic system must take into account the efficiency of agricultural production.
'Agrivoltaic' seeks a balance between energy production and food production and has different solutions and applications.
