Idemitsu Kosan announced on September 8 that it has begun joint research with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology to evaluate crop growth and yield in next-generation shared solar power. (agricultural solar power generation equipment).
Next generation solar power sharing where panels work to prioritize crops
(Source: Idemitsu Kosan)
The company installed a next-generation solar power sharing system using a single-axis tracking rack and double-sided solar panels on a field (rice field) in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, and started began testing this system in June. During the growing season, priority is given to solar lighting for crops under the panels, thereby maintaining and improving crop productivity and quality.
Evaluation of joint research results with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
(Source: Idemitsu Kosan)
The output of the solar panels is 45kW and the annual power output in case of conventional solar power generation is expected to be around 45,000kWh. The simulation estimates that the amount of electricity generated during the agricultural season is approximately 50%, and the amount of electricity lost when giving priority to light irradiation for crops with double-sided light receiving panels will be compensated throughout the year.
Joint research with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology will quantitatively evaluate the impact of growing environment, such as solar radiation and temperature (integrated), on rice growth and yield on the same demonstration agricultural land during the growing period. After harvesting, a third party will evaluate the quality, taste, etc. We will also research ways to prevent the problem of ripening at high temperatures under intense sunlight due to global warming. caused demand.
The university grows more than 200 rice varieties at its affiliated rice farm in Fuchu City, Tokyo and is involved in developing varieties that do not fall even during heavy storms, developing varieties with good taste, high energy High yield and high quality. biomass production and resistance to environmental stress. Have research achievements. By using these achievements in demonstrations, we aim to not only achieve both rice cultivation and electricity generation, but also rice cultivation of higher quality and higher yield (Related articles: Idemitsu promotes renewable energy in harmony with local communities, super project in Hirono solar town ).
