A STANDARDIZED CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF AGRIVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

摘要

The rapid decrease of photovoltaic system costs enables the potential of agrivoltaic systems. These dual-land use systems mitigate land-use conflicts for places with limited open space and show the potential for added value in crop and livestock cultivation. However, many different names and interacting possibilities between agriculture and PV can be found. This makes it difficult and confusing for stakeholders to compare and benchmark existing installations as well as propose and set new (EU) legislation schemes. This work proposes a standardized classification of agrivoltaic systems, which is usable worldwide. The classification is based on the application, system, farming type, PV structure and flexibility and is able to categorize each existing agrivoltaic installation properly. Seven key performance indicators for agrivoltaic systems are suggested and discussed.