Panels provide natural protection against hail, heat waves, spring frosts, and excessive UV radiation
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Slovenians have launched a pilot project exploring the potential of so-called agrivoltaics. This innovative technology combines agricultural production and electricity generation. For this purpose, 208 bilateral photovoltaic modules with varying light transmittance were installed above the rows of apple trees in a demonstration orchard at the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia. The goal is to assess whether solar panels can protect plants from extreme climatic conditions without disrupting fruit production, reports the Slovenian website Finance. Will the Electric Orchard Bring Success to the Italians? The project has a nominal capacity of 52 kilowatts. Annual electricity production is expected to be 59,800 kilowatt-hours. This is sufficient to power 13 to 15 four-member households or one farm with all accompanying processes such as cooling, drying, and fruit processing. The agrivoltaic system allows simultaneous production of high-quality apples and renewable energy. This ...