InSPIRE/Sites/Arizona: Crop Production Under Elevated Panels

Arizona: Crop Production Under Elevated Panels

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Project Website https://www.barrongafford.org/agrivoltaics.html

Project Owner University of Arizona

Crop Types Tomato, Pepper, 20+ Other Crops

Crop Location Underneath, In-between Panels

Cultivated Land .1 Acres

Irrigation Yes

Agrivoltaic Partners University of Arizona

Unique Agrivoltaic Features Lofted Pergola Style Array

Monofacial PV

South Fixed

.1 acres

.02 MWdc

96" Panel height

Crop Production

Research Details

Research Ongoing Yes

InSPIRE Research Site Yes

Research Methods In the first study they took an integrative approach—monitoring microclimatic conditions, PV panel temperature, soil moisture and irrigation water use, plant ecophysiological function and plant biomass production within this ‘agrivoltaics’ ecosystem and in traditional PV installations and agricultural settings to quantify trade-offs.

Site Design See graphics on the right side of the page.

Preliminary Results A first study at this site found that shading by the PV panels provides multiple additive and synergistic benefits, including reduced plant drought stress, greater food production and reduced PV panel heat stress.

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Climate Zone Hot semi-arid (BSh)

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a

Average Max Daily Temp 74ºF

Average Min Daily Temp 50ºF

Average Annual Precipitation 25"

Last modified: 2023-11-03

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