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Given that one day fossil fuels will end, a need arises to find alternative fuels. Renewable energy is considered an alternative to fossil fuels and nowadays it attracts much attention. Among renewable energy sources, solar is the most important because it is available in all parts of the world. Also, this energy source is used in various industrie...
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... Lately, as a result of advancements in solar power technology, thermal techniques have also been utilized for electrical power. Nevertheless, the main emphasis of the journal paper will be to review the relevance of the photovoltaic solar power technology system because the power method of application of tools and methods has the primary aim of meeting the electrical energy demand in a reliable, accurate, efficient, and effective manner in the framework of industrial techniques, surroundings, and financial careful thought because it is the most excellent sustainable and renewable type of energy alternative for rural communities with unsteady and unstable power supplies [12][13][14][15]. Since about half of the global population lacks access to present-day power supplies and numerous human beings still depend solely on carbon containing fuel for energy, embracing this system is dependable, efficient, effective, cost effective, immaculate, affordable, and extremely reliable because it is not risky to health as well as the surroundings. ...
Photovoltaic solar energy is one of the immaculate non-pollutant origins of inexhaustible sources of energy. As a result of the increase in energy demand and the bad effects of carbon-containing fuels on the world environment, several nations reflect on photovoltaic solar energy as the appropriate and possible choice for electrification in rural agriculture applications and household practices. To satisfy the increasing electrical energy need and reduce the production of gas. The use of photovoltaic energy cannot be overemphasized in agricultural applications in rural areas. Photovoltaic and electrification in agriculture is the formation of photovoltaic production of electricity, heat, and some other forms of energy. In agriculture, it means making available green energy and being able to maintain electricity for farming activities. The review will focus on energy access/usage for boosting farming activities in rural communities of Sub-Saharan African nations. It will also offer a critical review of the methodical investigation by different researchers on photovoltaic solar energy and electrification in agricultural applications for quality improvement in energy generation in rural areas for agricultural purposes, which in turn generates employment opportunities for people living in rural communities in Sub-Saharan African countries. The investigation covers several forms of photovoltaic systems, such as solar energy for cooling storages, pumping water for irrigation activities, heating/cooling greenhouses and drying crops for rural communities in Sub-African. It describes different principal application forms of photovoltaic solar energy in agriculture, photovoltaic solar energy issues, the principle of operation of photovoltaic, its uses, problems, and opportunities. Furthermore, this study discusses the economic analysis and market related opportunities of photovoltaic systems. It has been shown beyond reasonable doubt that photovoltaic solar energy would be an appropriate option for electrification in agriculture, particularly in the distant typical remote environment. The review concludes that the prospects of the research will be economic development potential and employment creation opportunities in the Sub-Saharan African communities.
... Agriculture is the process of harnessing solar energy through photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into chemical energy stored in the form of carbohydrates, primarily in plants [1]. Photosynthesis begins as soon as a plant has leaves with chlorophyll. ...
The effect of candle soot colloids, a novel nanomaterial from candle combustion that we developed previously, on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seed germination and seedling vigor was investigated. Candle soot colloids were applied at different concentrations and hydrophobicities to tomato seeds and germination parameters and seedling vigor characteristics, such as length, fresh weight, dry weight, chlorophyll, and carotenoids, were measured. It was found that candle soot colloids significantly improved germination speed, seedling length, and seedling fresh weight compared to the control. The adherence of soot particles to the trichomes on the seed surface, which may help seeds retain moisture and stay hydrated, was observed. The chemical composition of the soot samples was analyzed using gas chromatography-time of flight mass spectrometry and two different chemical constituents in hydrophilic and hydrophobic soot samples that may affect seed germination were identified. A new potential use of candle soot colloids as plant growth-promoting agents and insights into the effects of nanomaterials on plant physiology and biochemistry were revealed by this study.
... Solar-powered irrigation systems can reduce the energy costs associated with pumping water for irrigation, making it a more economically viable option for farmers, especially in rural areas with limited access to grid electricity. Another application of solar energy in agriculture is in the use of greenhouses, where it can provide a source of heat for growing crops (Torshizi and Mighani, 2017). In addition to these direct applications, the use of solar energy in agriculture also has indirect benefits. ...
The integration of solar energy into the agricultural sector has the potential to revolutionize the industry, providing benefits to farmers, the environment, and society. India, with its ambitious goals for sustainable and energy-efficient agriculture, has a unique opportunity to leverage solar energy to transform its agricultural sector. The application of solar energy in agriculture, including technologies such as solar greenhouses, grid power generation, and agricultural pumps, offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to meet the growing energy needs of the sector. These technologies can reduce dependence on fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency, and create new job opportunities in rural areas. However, the integration of solar energy into the agricultural sector requires overcoming technical, financial, and regulatory challenges. This will require close collaboration between the Government, industry, and academia to create innovative solutions and promote sustainable and energy-efficient agriculture. This manuscript highlights the potential of solar energy in Indian agriculture and the importance of integrating solar energy targets into existing missions and initiatives. By leveraging the full potential of solar energy, India can create a comprehensive approach to sustainable and energy-efficient agriculture and contribute to a cleaner, more prosperous future.
... In practice, simple PV power systems run pumps directly when the sun is shining, so they work hardest in the hot summer months when they are needed most. Generally, batteries are not necessary because the water is stored in tanks or pumped to fields and used in the day time [36][37][38][39]. ...
... Global climate change also threatens the sustainability of agricultural activities by causing damage to the agricultural product range and ecosystem. This situation forces countries to -------------- spend more time on alternative RES [2]. One of these alternative energy sources stands out as solar energy. ...
... Global warming and many environmental problems occur with it due to the carbon released to the environment while energy is obtained from fossil fuels. While the harms of fossil fuel sources for the environment are obvious, the costs of these fuels are increasing day by day [2]. For all these mentioned reasons, countries have started to focus more on alternative clean RES and provide different supports for the effective and efficient use of these resources. ...
Food supply security is one of the most important problems facing the world today. Although fertile agricultural lands are decreasing day by day due to climate change caused by global warming, the demand for food is increasing with the increasing population from around the world. In addition, energy input costs in food production are increasing day by day. One of the energy input costs is the energy spent for agricultural irrigation. Meeting the energy required for agricultural irrigation from the Sun will both prevent environmental problems caused by fossil fuels and reduce agricultural irrigation costs. In this study, the province of Mus, which is one of the least developed cities in Turkey, with a high potential for agriculture and solar energy, is considered as a case study. In this study, firstly, the equipment that can be used in the solar-powered irrigation system was determined, after the necessary formulas and calculations were made in detail, finally, the cost analysis of this irrigation system was made and the time that the system could pay for itself was calculated. With this study, when the size of a field and the distance of the water source from the field are known, the required water pump size, PV panel size and installation cost can be easily calculated. Thus, a tool has been developed that can be easily used by every farmer. It is believed that this program will make a great contribution to encouraging farmers to en-gage in irrigated agriculture by utilizing solar energy.
... En las celdas planas, que son las más comunes, la luz es llevada al semiconductor y transformada inmediatamente en energía eléctrica, que a su vez puede ser almacenada en una batería. Esto representa una inversión para el futuro, contaminando menos y generando desarrollo (Vahedi y Hosseini, 2017). Figura 1. Clasificación de aplicaciones fotovoltaicas. ...
La crisis energética es una realidad que se está confrontando en el mundo, derivando en impactos sociales, económicos y ambientales, los cuales en muchos casos resultan difíciles de cuantificar y valorar de manera objetiva. Aún la mayoría de los vehículos y maquinarias dependen del combustible fósil, sin ser el sector agropecuario la excepción. Por otra parte, la tecnología e innovación, en particular la desarrollada durante la última década, ha puesto al alcance de las personas alternativas energéticas viables, inclusive para su utilización en la producción agropecuaria. El presente trabajo es una revisión, que se centra en energías renovables, como la solar fotovoltaica, la eólica, el biogás y el hidrógeno; que pueden contribuir con el desarrollo eficiente del sector agropecuario en Panamá, con potenciales beneficios económicos, reduciendo el riesgo de contaminación ambiental y sirviendo como medios de integración y responsabilidad social. Se consultó literatura especializada sobre la materia, además de compartir alcances de los propios autores. Se espera que este trabajo sirva como elemento orientador, hacia la sostenibilidad y desarrollo agroindustrial.
... Solar radiation is the most fundamental renewable energy source [17] and the conversion of solar into chemical energy is the foundation of all agricultural production processes [18]. Solar energy is a widely used resource in agricultural applications [19] and is expected to be the most important future renewable energy source (Table 1). ...
... Solar dryers protect agricultural and horticultural products, dry uniformly at a rapid rate while improving product quality compared to open-air methods. Solar drying saves energy, time, occupies less area, improves product quality and protects the environment [18]. Solar dryers basically consist of an enclosed area, drying trays and a solar collector. ...
... A large amount of energy can be provided by solar air/space heaters [28], [52]. Water heating systems are either natural or forced convection forms and may be either direct where water in the current collector is heated and consumed, and indirect where water is used for heating a fluid such as a water-glycol antifreeze mixture in collectors [18]. ...
The UN Sustainability Goals emphasise on use of renewable sources of energy viz wind, solar, hydro power, biomass etc which are increasingly becoming important in the global energy mix. India with a 900 GW potential, aims to have 175 GW by 2022 and about 40% of total power production from renewable sources by 2030 with solar source contributing the most (83 %). Solar energy is the most fundamental renewable energy resource with many agricultural applications. The abundance of solar energy makes it suitable for electricity and thermal applications and hence can be used in agriculture in photovoltaic electricity generation, powering irrigation, crop and grain drying, pesticide application, green house heating and ventilation, cold storages etc. North western Himalayan regions are energy-poor with high energy requirements. Low ambient temperature, high Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and Direct Net Irradiance (DNI) of 4.8-6.43 kWh per square metre per day indicate huge solar potential, higher solar photovoltaic electricity and solar thermal production efficiency. Solar energy can replace or supplement conventional sources used for domestic and agricultural applications in the region. However, the use of solar energy is limited by policy and regulatory obstacles, financial obstacles, land availability constraints and low PV conversion efficiency. Hence a robust policy, financial measures and technological refinement are needed to remove the bottlenecks. In this paper, attempts have been made to discuss solar energy use in agriculture, scope in the north western Himalayan region of India and future recommended strategies.
... In paper [11], this journal discussing about the potential of using Renewable energy in Malaysia especially solar energy. In this paper [12], this paper discusses the use of solar energy in agriculture system such as to do a number of farm works, pumping water for irrigation, monitoring system and others. The research found that solar energy technologies for farming is divided into two systems which are photovoltaic cell system and uses solar capture heating system. ...
This project aims to develop a solar powered hydroponic monitoring system. Hydroponic system is a plantation system that uses water as the medium instead of soil. The solar energy acts as the main source and a supply for the Arduino Uno, a microcontroller to control all the sensors, collecting the data and display the data to users. The sensors used were DS18B20 temperature sensor, propylene float water level sensor and pH sensor. These sensors will monitor those elements and helping the users in hydroponics system. An Arduino Ide software was used to develop a coding for the monitoring system. The value of temperature, water level and pH has been measured and collected to be analyzed. For conclusion, this project is successful in that the data collected satisfied the objective and from the result, it shows the effectiveness of solar powered hydroponic monitoring system.
... Traditional poultry farming seriously consume fossil fuel and gas via the power and heating systems for heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation and running electric motors for feed lines [18,19]. Therefore, the usage of the renewable and sustainable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and air/water sources [20,21], plays vital role on the poultry farm owing to their potential to a reduction of energy demand and welfare losses, economy and profitability, GHG reduction and conservation of resources [22][23][24]. Hence, in this chapter, these advanced technologies is investigated and summarized for easier tracking and better understanding of energy-efficient renovation for typical poultry houses. ...
Poultry farming is one of high energy consumption and energy-intensive industries that requires significant amount of fuel fossil to provide the desired internal temperature for health and production level of chicken, which results in high running cost and growth of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Renewable and sustainable energy technologies are being employed in the area of poultry farming in order to achieve energy saving, GHG emission reduction and to some extent supply potential selective benefits for farmers. Therefore, it is very necessary for generalizing the state-of-the-art technologies including the solar photovoltaic, solar photovoltaic/thermal, ventilation and wind turbine, air/water/ground sources heat pump and thermal energy storage. It is demonstrated that the system energy saving could achieve up to 85% with a payback time of 3–8 years, compared to the conventional heating system.
... Solar-drying technology extracts vegetables and fruit under sanitary conditions in compliance with the requirements. It saves energy, time, takes up less space, improves product quality and process efficiency, and protects the environment (Torshizi et al., 2017). Greenhouses offer opportunities in cold regions to produce food and horticultural goods close to the consumer, eliminating transportation costs and fuels. ...
... The sunlight will be used for heating houses and farms. PV solar panels are also be used to produce energy using sunlight (Torshizi et al., 2017). ...
