Comparative Analysis of Microclimatic Conditions and Energy Efficiency in Normal and Agrivoltaic Greenhouses for Flower Cultivation

Abstract

Greenhouse cultivation plays a critical role in modern agriculture and is especially important for the floriculture industry, where controlled environments are required to achieve high-quality flowers. Though effective at creating ideal growing conditions, traditional glass greenhouses are highly energy-dependent and thus come with high operational fees and more significant environmental sustainability problems. Novel agrivoltaic greenhouses simultaneously produce crops and electricity, merging photovoltaics (PV) with traditional greenhouse structures. The main interest of this study is the detailed and more in-depth comparison between a regular greenhouse and an agrivoltaic greenhouse, considering energy efficiency, economic analysis, and environmental impact.

    The present study focuses on evaluating microclimatic parameters in greenhouses according to different climate conditions, designing a controlled system for the optimum growth of flowers using solar Energy, developing an agro-voltaic and speculating if it's sufficient for fulfilment. The study aims to establish the feasibility of this new proposed agro-voltaic Greenhouse in different bioclimatic conditions prevailing across India.

It assesses annual output, carbon footprint reduction potential and maintenance expenses, and crop yield impacts with microclimate improvement measures. It is hoped the research will usefully examine these issues by focusing on harvesting advantages for crop yields and identifying opportunities in energy costs and potential environmental offsets that could be provided through agrivoltaic greenhouses. These results are anticipated to validate the status of agrivoltaic greenhouses as a key player in promoting sustainable horticulture, bringing them into line with global sustainability priorities and providing implementable solutions for addressing complications encountered by agricultural scenarios.The main objective of the present work is to explore some essential parameters affecting microclimate in greenhouses for flower production based on different temperature indicators. The aim is to establish a technique for storing the greenhouse microclimate in flowering boost. This study also intends to develop an agro-voltaic system coupled with the greenhouse energy load. This agro-voltaic greenhouse system, as being designed, will be validated in all climatic zones of India.