The concept of agricultural complex based on agrivoltaics and precision agriculture
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Abstract
The article presents the concept of an agricultural complex that combines elements of agrivoltaics and precision farming. The purpose of the development of this complex is the ability to implement the principle of multipurpose use of sown areas for basic agricultural crops production (wheat, corn, etc.). The design of this complex and the operation of individual elements are described. In terms of agrivoltaics, it is proposed to use rotating photovoltaic panels; for precision farming - the natural division of the structure of the complex into separate areas. The information is collected by sensors for each site. It includes the required characteristics of air, soil, plants, etc. The collection, storage and processing of measured data are carried out in the control center, where all elements of the complex are also remotely controlled. The complex is supplied with electrical energy due to the energy produced by photovoltaic panels. To smooth the unevenness of production and consumption of energy, including in the absence of agricultural work period, the complex includes the electrical energy storage.