The Agrivoltaic System Development in Baron Technopark, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

This paper is a mini-review of the development of the agrivoltaic system, with the case study at the pilot plant site of Baron Technopark, located in the coastal area of southern java island, Indonesia. It is important to understand the agricultural practice, photovoltaic (PV) performance, and microclimate interrelation to formulate the optimum crop yield and energy outcome. This study's objective is to develop a preliminary design of an agrivoltaic system. The study method performed were literature study and focus group discussion with the experts. The results are as follows: the agrivoltaic system consists of both agriculture and fishery practices; eggplant crops will be cultivated with drip irrigation; parameters of PV cell temperature, solar radiation, ambient temperature, humidity, and, current and voltage of the PV array. This design will be further applied in the future to study crop productivity, water productivity, PV performance, and energy yield from the PV system.