Análisis de sistemas híbridos de generación fotovoltaica y recolección de agua lluvia para aplicaciones agroindustriales : análisis de la incidencia que las características de los paneles fotovoltaicos pueden tener en los cultivos y métodos de producción dentro de un sistema agrivoltaico en la ciudad de Quito.

Abstract

The growing demand for energy and food production has led to increased interest in agriphotovoltaic systems, as they can potentially provide a solution to the competition for space between energy generation and agriculture. However, it is important to analyze them to determine their feasibility. This document aims to assess the viability of an agriphotovoltaic system with rainwater harvesting in the city of Quito, based on calculations of savings resulting from both electricity generation and water conservation. To achieve this, a computer program was developed with a graphical interface that enables users to calculate parameters such as water savings and the economic benefits generated by this type of system. This allows for comparisons between different areas and the most relevant crops in the province. Once the computer program was generated, graphs were obtained to evaluate the performance of these systems in different areas and with various products, considering factors like the type of crop, the region, solar and water resources, and the agriphotovoltaic system itself. The program provides the respective calculations, saving time in the analysis of different possibilities when considering the implementation of an agriphotovoltaic system with rainwater harvesting.