Karafan Journal

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Optimum Use of Arable Land with the Implementation of a Smart Solar Farming System

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
MERAJ RAJAEE 1
Fateme Arab 2
1 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Technical and Vocational University, Tehran, Iran.
2 MSc Student, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tehran University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
10.48301/kssa.2024.447448.2861
Abstract
In this article, the modelling and implementation of the Agropv intelligent agricultural system for the optimal use of agricultural land is discussed. This system was designed in such a way that it is possible to optimally use agricultural land under photovoltaic panels and simultaneously use solar energy for the electricity required for intelligent irrigation management and plant temperature control. This system was implemented in such a way that the humidity sensor measured the soil bed and if the soil was dry, it activated the pump and delivered water to the plant by collecting the surface water stored on the surface of the panel, and by measuring the pH of the soil, the required solution was obtained. The advantage of the proposed method over the existing methods is the use of shading solar panels on the products to make the plants sweat more but prevent their evaporation and it is designed with optimal use of solar energy to illuminate the agricultural environment and supply the electricity required by two fans. Using a fan to remove dust from the surface of the panel and another fan to cool the panels led to a decrease in the temperature of the panel, and also by using the Internet of Things, the growth speed and quality of the plant improved.
Keywords
Solar Energy
Agropv System
Smart Agriculture
Subjects
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Karafan Journal
Volume 21, Issue 3
Technical and Engineering
Autumn 2024
Pages 255-275

  • Receive Date 16 March 2024
  • Revise Date 28 June 2024
  • Accept Date 14 August 2024