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| A Quasi-Experimental Assessment of Microclimate and Crop Yield in a Small-Scale School-Based Pilot Agrivoltaic System Isabel Coltrin 2, Zander Dutton 2, Mandy Heal1, Christiana Honsberg1, Hudson Jensen2, Michelle Jordan 1, Malin Maki2, Brandon Romero Gutierrez2, Slade Stahl2, Grace 2. 1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.2MYCAF, Mesa, AZ, USA |
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to test the effectiveness of agrivoltaics at the community level, using a small-scale installation and a quasi-experimental design. Variables shared across two garden beds, one experimental (with panels) and one control (no panels), were equal and consistent. The data systematically collected from each of these beds included microclimate variables (illuminance, soil moisture, temperature), and plant growth (height, stem width) and crop yield (tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro). Results of statistical significance indicate mixed results for microclimate and plant health. A higher crop yield was identified for the agriPV condition. No difference was identified in voltage output between panels over plants vs. a fallow bed. Based on our results, we conclude that agrivoltaics is, to an extent, effective and feasible at a community-level.
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