Mobile agrivoltaics for AgriPV
H2arvester is a circular energy system for the local generation and utilization of renewable energy, using abundant farmland without loss of crop production.
H2arvester’s solar cars are arranged in a matrix of solar panels and move autonomously across farmland of arable farmers, dairy farmers, and across ditches. Because the solar panels are mobile, H2arvester can be seen as an ‘extra crop’ in the rotary cultivation of arable farmers and tulip bulb growers. For dairy farmers, where the H2arvester solar cars “rotate” with the grazing and/or drive over ditches, this literally means double use of farmland with additional income, at a maximum land use of 10% per hectare.
Technical info
Localization
52°09’33.1″N 4°30’11.7″E;
Region of South Holland, Municipality of Leiden, The Netherlands
Cultivation typology
Farmland of arable farmers, dairy farmers, and across ditches
Mounting system
Autonomous mobile arrays of solar panels (e.g. 48), assembled on lightweight structures and supported on wheels, moving in pre-defined directions.
Installed capacity
16 KW
Water catchment
Can be included
Electricity use
Local use on the farm