Agrivoltaics: a paradigm for sustainabledual land use – an overview

C.A. Arredondo¹*, A.G. Arredondo², C.E. Arrieta Gonzalez¹, V. Rajamani³ and S. Sarkar⁴

¹Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ingenierías, Grupo de Investigación en Energía - GRINEN, Carrera 87 N°30 – 65, Medellín, Colombia
²Universidad de Medellín, Facultad de Ingenierías, Grupo de Investigación en Energía - GRINEN, Estudiante Ingeniería en Energía, Carrera 87 N°30 – 65, Medellín, Colombia
³Fachhochschule Dortmund, Mechanical Engineering, Sonnenstraße 96, DE44139, Dortmund, Germany
⁴RV College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mysore Rd, RV Vidyaniketan, Post, Bengaluru, IN560059 Karnataka, India
*Correspondence: caarredondo@udemedellin.edu.co

Abstract:

Agrivoltaic systems is an emerging solution that combines agricultural production with photovoltaic energy generation on the same area. This paper synthesizes findings from approximately 251 peer-reviewed studies, technical reports, and real-world applications to explore the classification, benefits, and implementation of agrivoltaics systems globally. Case studies from Japan, France, Africa, and Latin America reveal yield increases above 10% for certain crops under partial shading and energy production outputs of up to 1.5 MW ha^-1, depending on the panel type and configuration. The overview also examines key technological developments, such as bifacial modules and smart irrigation, which improve efficiency and resource management. Additionally, it discusses the economic, environmental, and social benefits and identifies the main barriers to widespread adoption. By evaluating current challenges and future perspectives, this overview provides a comprehensive synthesis of how agrivoltaic systems contribute to sustainable energy and food production, highlighting their global relevance, integrating emerging technologies, and emphasizing the policy frameworks that support successful deployment.

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agrivoltaics, climate resilience, dual land use, energy transition, photovoltaic systems, sustainable agriculture

Large building facilities towards energy transition

E. Karapidakis¹*, M. Markaki¹ and S. Yfanti²

¹Hellenic Mediterranean University, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Estavromenos Campus, GR-71410 Heraklion, Greece
²Hellenic Mediterranean University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Estavromenos Campus, GR-71410 Heraklion, Greece
*Correspondence: karapidakis@hmu.gr

Abstract:

Large buildings complexes present significant amounts of energy consumption. Sport centers compose a more special case of large volume buildings, compared to other facilities. This is related not only to the specific requirements of the thermal environment regarding the type of activities taking place as well as the considerable loads enforced by the presence of people. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the energy consumption of a Sports center, through energy audits, extract energy baselines and propose energy-saving interventions and RES utilization. More precisely, a cost-benefit analysis will be carried out to assess the energy production and the relevant contribution of the potential energy interventions. As a result, the priority list of proposed measures will be extracted, with all the data regarding energy gains, capital costs, and cash flows. Particularly, a capital budgeting analysis of each measure will support the final decision of a holistic energy approach at the specific building facilities.

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