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Double harvest: #raspberries and #RenewableEnergy - #FruitLogistica

Excerpts: "Based on current findings, strawberries do not thrive under #SolarPanels, so this combination of crops does not have a promising future. This was the conclusion of a Wageningen University study on fruit cultivation beneath #photovoltaic systems.

Strawberries grown beneath solar panels with 25 to 50 per cent light transmission experienced a significant drop in yield – by 25 to 30 per cent.

The situation was quite different for raspberries, however: under solar panels with 40 per cent light transmission, the harvest yield fell by only five per cent, and the quality of the fruit remained unchanged. At the same time, the panels reduced evaporation and water consumption, protecting the berries from burns and heat peaks.

The scientists also expect positive effects on #WaterConsumption and protection against #ExtremeWeather conditions.

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One clear advantage is that raspberries are currently grown under rain protection films that have to be replaced every five to seven years. This equates to a significant amount of plastic that would no longer be required if solar modules were used instead. And they last at least ten years."

Full article:
https://www.fruitlogistica.com/en/blog/double-harvest-raspberries-and-renewable-energy.html

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarFarms #Solar #RenewableEnergy #RenewablesNow #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #SolarEnergy

#Solar and #RenewableEnergy on #Farms - #UMassAmherst

Excerpt: "What Works Under Solar Panels

Sheep and Poultry: #SheepGrazing is well-established at solar sites, they benefit from shade, don't damage equipment, and manage vegetation. #Poultry also do well. Larger animals require reinforced racking; goats and pigs may interfere with wiring.

#Hay and #Pasture: Shading reduces yields, but shade-tolerant species (#orchardgrass, #WhiteClover) maintain reasonable productivity.

#Vegetables: #LeafyGreens, #brassicas, and some #herbs tolerate #PartialShade. Sun-loving crops should be planted between panel rows.

Fruit: Most fruit crops need full sun. Currants and gooseberries are more tolerant. Start small to observe actual impacts." [Raspberries do well in partial sun]."

Read more:
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/clean-energy/solar-renewable-energy-on-farms

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarEnergy #SolarFarms #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics

RE: https://mastodon.green/@peterdutoit/116202867121125679

Summary of additional ideas from the comments:
install #solar #wind #hydroPower wherever possible, electrify everything (especially heating, cooking), build #bikeLanes, use electrified #publicTransport, organize #15minuteCities, transition #agriculture to #agrosolar
What else?

#renewableEnergy #renewables

Den Schafen scheint es unter der Solaranlage im Schatten zu gefallen. Das #Brandenburg auch so zukünftsmäsig ist überrascht dann doch irgendwie immer wieder ein bisschen...
#Solar #AgroSolar #Trebbin

From a very basic (physics) perspective #AgroSolar is in fierce competition with #AgroForest.

I'm still team Agro-Forest for many reasons. One of that is to have a transition space between the #TechoSphere and #Nature. Maintenance also is a thing.

But I'm willing to accept that there might be some good use for the panels on agricultural land in some circumstances. Very much depends on how it's done. 🤔

Still we have sooo much buildt "structure" where we can install #solarpanels first & prior.