Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype

C. C. Lee; Shu Yi Wang; Man Yee Chu; S. K. Lam; S. L. Mak; C. Y. Li

doi:10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902815

Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype

C. C. Lee
, Shu Yi Wang
, Man Yee Chu
, S. K. Lam
, S. L. Mak
, C. Y. Li

Construction and Quality Management

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Abstract

This paper presents a solar tree prototype for implementing agrivoltaics in small suburban farms. Agrivoltaics integrates photovoltaic power generation and agricultural activities, minimizing competition between energy and food production. While technical aspects of agrivoltaics are well-studied, its implementation remains challenging, especially for small farms. The prototype uses IoT, 3D printing, and commercial components. Design principles, structure, solar-to-electricity conversion, and solar tracking mechanisms are discussed. Experiments had been conducted to enhance light-dependent resistor (LDR) accuracy for tracking, exploring shielding and tradeoffs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024
Subtitle of host publication	Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024
Editors	Bin Luo, Sanjib Kumar Sahoo, Yee Hui Lee, Christopher H T Lee, Michael Ong, Arokiaswami Alphones
Pages	998-1001
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350350821
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902815
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	2024 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2024 - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 1 Dec 2024 → 4 Dec 2024

Publication series

Name	IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON
ISSN (Print)	2159-3442
ISSN (Electronic)	2159-3450

Conference

Conference	2024 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2024
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	1/12/24 → 4/12/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Agrivoltaics Systems
Photovoltaic Panels
Renewable Energy
Solar Panels
Solar Tracking
Solar Trees

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Lee, C. C., Wang, S. Y., Chu, M. Y., Lam, S. K., Mak, S. L., & Li, C. Y. (2024). Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype. In B. Luo, S. K. Sahoo, Y. H. Lee, C. H. T. Lee, M. Ong, & A. Alphones (Eds.), Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024 (pp. 998-1001). (IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON). https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902815

Lee, C. C. ; Wang, Shu Yi ; Chu, Man Yee et al. / Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms : A Solar Tree Prototype. Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024. editor / Bin Luo ; Sanjib Kumar Sahoo ; Yee Hui Lee ; Christopher H T Lee ; Michael Ong ; Arokiaswami Alphones. 2024. pp. 998-1001 (IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON).

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Lee, CC, Wang, SY, Chu, MY, Lam, SK, Mak, SL & Li, CY 2024, Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype. in B Luo, SK Sahoo, YH Lee, CHT Lee, M Ong & A Alphones (eds), Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024. IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON, pp. 998-1001, 2024 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2024, Singapore, Singapore, 1/12/24. https://doi.org/10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902815

Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype. / Lee, C. C.; Wang, Shu Yi; Chu, Man Yee et al.
Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024. ed. / Bin Luo; Sanjib Kumar Sahoo; Yee Hui Lee; Christopher H T Lee; Michael Ong; Arokiaswami Alphones. 2024. p. 998-1001 (IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON).

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Lee CC, Wang SY, Chu MY, Lam SK, Mak SL, Li CY. Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype. In Luo B, Sahoo SK, Lee YH, Lee CHT, Ong M, Alphones A, editors, Proceedings of the IEEE Region 10 Conference 2024: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Technologies for Sustainable Future, TENCON 2024. 2024. p. 998-1001. (IEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON). doi: 10.1109/TENCON61640.2024.10902815

Implementing Agrivoltaics in Suburban Small Farms: A Solar Tree Prototype

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