CA PROJECT (GREECE)

Electrification of agriculture using RES (PV)

About the Project

Overview:

This project optimizes land use for agriculture and solar photovoltaic power generation by integrating them simultaneously in an autonomous and protected vertical farming environment.

Innovation:

• Introduction of vertical farm (VF) technology for increased agricultural sustainability, characterized by higher yields and resource use efficiency compared to conventional greenhouses.

• Utilization of vertical stacked shelves and LED lighting for high photosynthetic use efficiency and year-round production without pesticides or herbicides.

Challenges: 

I. Financial sustainability of vertical farming, addressing high energy consumption costs. II. Development of optimized growth protocols for VF to leverage controlled environment advantages in yield and quality.

Technological Innovations:

• Hydroponics for soilless plant growth with liquid nutrient solutions.

• LED lighting with varied spectra and UV for optimal plant growth.

• Integration of photovoltaics (PV) to meet energy needs and reduce environmental footprint and cultivation costs.