"Agrivoltaics" - Agricultural production underneath or adjacent to solar panels.

"Shelterbelt" - Rows of trees and/or shrubs arranged to form barriers to protect agricultural fields, livestock, roads, and homesteads from surface winds.


Agrivoltaics can do more than just resolve land use conflicts between solar developers and agricultural producers.


That is why Longboard Power designed, developed, tested, and patented the AGRIVOLTAIC SHELTERBELT.  The AGRIVOLTAIC SHELTERBELT provides dryland farming operations with a climate resiliency solution. - capable of boosting soil moisture profiles, creating favorable downwind microclimates, and reducing wind damage to crops - all while producing clean, renewable energy.  The bottom-line benefits include increased crop yields and reduced water use.


Explore the functionality and benefits of the AGRIVOLTAIC SHELTERBELT to see if this system may help your agricultural operations.


Agrivoltaics can do more.  A whole lot more!


AGRIVOLTAIC SHELTERBELT

 UTILITY:

  • Fully functioning single-axis solar tracker and windbreak/snow fence in one structure (External link opens in new tab or windowvideo link)
  • Rated at 650+ Watts (DC) per 10 linear feet (*assumes 12 foot height and 50% porosity)
  • Bifacial solar panels maximize energy production
  • Windbreak/snow fence designed to reduce wind speeds and capture/store blowing and drifting snow (External link opens in new tab or windowvideo link)

FLEXIBLE USE:

  • Adjustable fence height, length, and porosity based on site needs
  • User set tracking limits and weather thresholds for windbreak/snow fence operation
  • Integrated and expandable battery energy storage system
  • Power conversion equipment provide common electrical outputs
    • Single or 3 Phase, 60Hz
    • 120v, 208v, 240v, 277v, or 480v
  • Grid-connected, micro-grid, or off-grid operations


 EASY TO OPERATE: 

  • Once installed, the AGRIVOLTAIC SHELTERBELT is designed to operate autonomously (External link opens in new tab or windowvideo link)
  • Maintenance requirements are minimal, with annual system inspections recommended
  • Self-adjusting tracking operations for any alignment: north-to-south. east-to-west, and any alignment in between (External link opens in new tab or windowvideo link)
  • Fully compatible with existing farm equipment and agricultural operations, making integration seamless (External link opens in new tab or windowvideo link)


DURABLE: 

  • Designed to operate in the most extreme weather conditions
  • Wind speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour
  • Temperatures as low as -30o F


 

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Patent US 2021/0083619A1