Soybean solar power generation

Do semitransparent photovoltaic panels improve soybean yield?

Discussion This study revealed that semitransparent photovoltaic panels allow crops to utilize 35.52 % of the available light and maintain the yield and quality of soybean grains (Fig. 4, Fig. 5), in alignment with the perspectives of numerous scholars (Table 2).

What is the benefit optimization model for soybean agrivoltaics?

As illustrated in Fig. 6, the benefit optimization model for soybean demonstrates that when the optimal point is reached (O), the solar radiation under the agrivoltaics system is 87.94 W·m −2, the yield is 875.36 g·m −2, and the power generation is 1191.10 KW·h.

Why was soybean selected for agrivoltaics experiment?

The soybean, as a foodstuff and a cash crop, was selected for inclusion in this agrivoltaics experiment. Because the domestic supply is inadequate to meet demand, China has initiated a soybean revitalization plan to expand the area under soybean cultivation in five years.

What is the response of soybeans to an AV environment?

The response of soybean to an Agrivoltaic (AV) environment was modelled in a recent work by coupling a crop model with a solar power generation model to obtain data on the effect of an AV system on both the soybean yield and the net revenue for the landowners.

Is solar irradiance necessary for soybean cultivation?

In this experiment, the average solar irradiance in Beijing during the period of soybean growth is 881.47 µmol·m −2 ·s −1 (192.40 W·m −2), while the optimal solar irradiance for soybean cultivation is 400 µmol·m −2 ·s −1 . Consequently, installing photovoltaic panels is feasible due to the surplus solar irradiance.

Does solar radiation affect crop yield in Seungju and Boseong?

The solar radiation, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), air temperature, and soil temperature during rice cultivation in Seungju and Boseong were measured to understand the cause of the yield reduction in crops grown underneath the APV systems.