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Solar energy is now widely used both in the production of hot water and for domestic heating, but it can also become part of agricultural activity. In fact, photovoltaic agricultural greenhouses allow the use of solar energy for the production of vegetables.
The advantages of the construction of photovoltaic greenhouses to be exploited in the field of agriculture are considerable, both in economic and efficiency terms, in addition to the aspects of sustainability: the photovoltaic is in fact environmentally friendly and non-polluting.
In this article we will discover what photovoltaic greenhouses are, what they are used for and what to grow inside them.
What are photovoltaic greenhouses?
Photovoltaic greenhousesare fixed structures, anchored to the ground, whichuse solar energy to operate. Inside, a real protected environment is created, where you can grow flowers, plants or vegetables, in the case ofphotovoltaic agricultural greenhouses.
The supporting structure is usually made of aluminum or iron, depending on the needs; the walls and the roof are made of glass or plastic. Thephotovoltaic greenhousecontains all the control systems necessary for the cultivation of vegetables: irrigation, air conditioning and ventilation are some of the parameters that can be managed through computerized equipment.
Photovoltaic solar greenhouses can be made of any size, depending on the needs and space available.
What are photovoltaic greenhouses for?
Photovoltaic agricultural greenhouses, just like all other greenhouses, are protected environments in which you can grow flowers, plants and vegetables.
Thanks to modern computerized, precise and sophisticated technologies, it is possible to create in the greenhouse thenatural habitat for every kind of vegetable: every process can be managed with extreme precision.
From heating and cooling systems to new generation water systems, which are fed by rainwater recovery, every parameter can be set to meet the real needs of cultivation.
The only difference with traditionalagricultural greenhousesis the presence of photovoltaic panels on the roof, which allow to manage the greenhouse thanks only to solar energy.
What to grow with photovoltaic greenhouses?
Thanks to the advanced technology we have today, we can create any microclimate and habitat insidephotovoltaic greenhouses. This means that, in the field of agriculture, thesolar greenhousecan accommodate all kinds of crops and vegetables.
Given the possibility ofmanaging every parameterconcerning temperature, humidity, lighting and irrigation, even the most delicate fruit and vegetable products, which need constant monitoring and control, can be grown in aphotovoltaic agricultural greenhouse: this is the case for example oftomatoes, salads, leeks, eggplants and pumpkins. There are therefore no particular limitations towhat can be grown in photovoltaic greenhouses.
What are the advantages compared to other types of greenhouse?
Using photovoltaic technology in the greenhouse sector has many advantages for farmers and the environment.
Energy saving:
thanks to the photovoltaic panels mounted on the roof, the greenhouse will partly cover its own costs in terms of energy needed to ensure adequate lighting, irrigation and microclimate. As a result, there is also an economic saving.
Eco-friendly technology:
photovoltaic greenhouses use solar energy to operate. The solar one is a kind of energy clean, non-polluting and therefore environmentally friendly.
Space optimization:
the area for agricultural activity will not be reduced in any way.
Choosing to use photovoltaic greenhouses for your agricultural production is therefore very advantageous both from an economic point of view and in terms of efficiency and, last but not least, sustainability.
Who to contact to build a photovoltaic agricultural greenhouse?
About ten years ago, Artigianfer introduced thefirst photovoltaic agricultural greenhouses in Italy: thanks to our long experience in the greenhouse field and our attention to new renewable energies, we have developed greenhouses with integrated solar panels on the roof that have proved to be immediately efficient and sustainable.
Since then, our technical department has continuously searched for cutting-edge materials, latest generation solutions and increasingly technological systems. And it is thanks to this constant research work that ourphotovoltaic greenhousestodayconsume little and ensure an excellent yield, whatever the use that is made of them.
If you are looking for a partner for the construction ofphotovoltaic greenhouses, contact us: we are at your disposal to give you all the information you need.
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