Case Study on Power Generation from Agrivoltaic System in India
U. R. Patel *
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
G. A. Gadhiya
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
P. M. Chauhan
Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, Gujarat, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study evaluates the performance of a 7.2 kWp SPV power plant that was installed in the field of the REE department of the College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, JAU, Junagadh (21.5 N, 70.1 E). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the SPV power plant's performance was evaluated. The power plant was properly observed for whole year. Average system efficiency, capacity factor, and overall performance ratio were found to be 80.83%, 16.03%, and 12.07% respectively during the experiment. Total 10104.77 kWh were produced during the experimental period. The performance of this Agrivoltaic system is produce equivalent solar power as it is from PV systems installed.
Keywords: Agrivoltaic, power plant, final & reference yield, efficiency