Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting System Manufacturers

Optimization strategy of mounting system in agricultural and photovoltaic integration applications

A new model for the integrated development of agriculture and photovoltaics
Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting is a photovoltaic application method that has been rapidly promoted in agricultural land in recent years. Its core concept is to combine photovoltaic power generation with agricultural production, realize land reuse on the same plot, and achieve the dual goals of "upper power generation and lower planting". This model is particularly suitable for areas with tight land resources or where the comprehensive utilization rate of land is expected to be improved.

Typical application scenarios and environmental requirements
The Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system is suitable for a variety of agricultural land types, including food crop planting areas, cash crop parks, greenhouses, and facility agriculture areas. The system is usually deployed on open farmland and needs to be customized according to the type of crop, light requirements, and space for mechanized farming. In actual applications, it is necessary to fully consider factors such as sunlight transmittance, rainfall shielding, ventilation and fluidity to ensure that the power generation system and agricultural production are coordinated rather than interfered with each other.

System structure composition and type classification
The core structure of the Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system is usually composed of columns, beams, rails, connectors and photovoltaic modules. According to the type of agricultural crops and light requirements, the system can be divided into the following structural forms:
* Elevated bracket system: The components are installed at 3 meters or higher above the ground, which is suitable for most grain crops and farmland that requires large-scale mechanical operations.
* Spacing array arrangement: By reasonably adjusting the arrangement spacing and component angle, intermittent light transmission is achieved to ensure the light requirements of the crops below.
* Adjustable tilt structure: Some systems support component angle adjustment to adapt to seasonal changes or agricultural needs.
* Track compatible structure: Compatible with intelligent sprinkler tracks or agricultural machinery channels to improve the degree of automation of agronomic management.

Material and anti-corrosion performance design
Since the system is exposed to the outdoor environment for a long time, and the surface is farmland soil with high moisture content and corrosive substances, the selection of bracket materials must take into account strength, durability and environmental adaptability. Common materials include:
*Hot-dip galvanized steel: cost-effective, long anti-rust life, suitable for most areas;
*Aluminum alloy structure: light weight, easy to install, but slightly more expensive;
*Composite materials (such as FRP): used in specific light load or high corrosion protection scenarios.
In node design, waterproof rubber rings, UV-resistant sealing strips and other components need to be installed to improve the weather resistance and service life of the system.

Synergy with crops
Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system needs to be customized according to the growth cycle, light demand characteristics and ventilation requirements of crops. For example:
*Light-sensitive crops (such as corn and rice) are suitable for elevated high-light-transmittance structures;
*Negative economic crops (such as mushrooms and strawberries) are suitable for partial shading structures;
*Special agricultural facilities (such as soilless cultivation and three-dimensional planting) can form modular structure synergy with component arrays.
Reasonable bracket layout can not only ensure the normal growth of crops, but also reduce water evaporation caused by strong sunlight, thereby saving irrigation water.

Installation and post-operation and maintenance management
During the construction phase, Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting needs to pay special attention to the coordination with farmland to avoid damaging the soil structure or causing soil erosion. Prefabricated foundations or rotary piling processes are usually used to reduce disturbance to the surface.
In terms of operation and maintenance, the system should have:
*Module monitoring and remote control functions;
*Supporting protection to prevent animals from climbing and grass and trees from blocking;
*Seasonal inspection and component cleaning arrangements.
In order to facilitate agricultural operations, auxiliary facilities such as mechanical passage spacing, sprinkler irrigation channels, and night lighting interfaces can be reserved to improve the convenience of agricultural operations.

Industry integration and policy guidance
Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting is not only a technical upgrade of the photovoltaic support structure, but also a change in the rural land use model. It helps to:
*Improve the output efficiency per unit of land;
*Promote the integration of agriculture and new energy industries;
*Optimize the rural energy structure and reduce the use of fossil energy.
In some areas, relevant policies encourage the agriculture + new energy model, provide support such as land approval, project filing and electricity price subsidies, which also promotes the rapid promotion of the system.

Enterprise customized service path
Taizhou Dongsheng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to providing distributed photovoltaic solutions and has accumulated a lot of project experience on agricultural land. Its service content covers:
* Early field survey and feasibility analysis;
* Exclusive customized design of photovoltaic bracket system;
* Production and on-site assembly of high-durability materials;
* Collaborative training of late agricultural operations and system operation.
With a complete service process, the company has improved the adaptability and stability of the project, which is suitable for various agricultural production organizations, agricultural parks and rural revitalization projects.

Development prospects and optimization directions
In the future, Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting will continue to develop in the following directions:
*Intelligent dimmable light system: realize automatic shading or light adjustment to match the growth rhythm of crops;
*Integrated structure of components and greenhouse: expand the "photovoltaic + greenhouse" model;
*Agricultural big data linkage system: integrate with agricultural sensors to provide climate control and environmental monitoring;
*Modular assembly system: improve construction efficiency and flexibility, and adapt to more agricultural scenarios.
With the improvement of land intensification and the advancement of the "dual carbon" strategy, the role of this system in the future rural energy structure and agricultural sustainable development will be further strengthened.

Collaborative application of agriculture and photovoltaics: Research on agricultural-solar hybrid PV mounting system

Development Background of Agricultural-solar Hybrid
With the increasing pressure of renewable energy and land resources, the "agricultural-photovoltaic complementary" model of coordinated development of agriculture and photovoltaics has gradually gained attention. Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting (agricultural-photovoltaic complementary photovoltaic support system) is an integrated solution that combines agricultural planting and photovoltaic power generation. Its core is to achieve efficient use of solar energy without hindering agricultural production. This dual-function system has become an important carrier for the promotion of clean energy in rural areas.

System structure characteristics and functional positioning
The design of the Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system must meet two main conditions at the same time: one is to ensure the sunlight demand of crops, and the other is to provide a reasonable tilt angle and load-bearing support for photovoltaic components. The system usually adopts an elevated structure, so that the components are suspended and the planting area is located below the support. The structure mainly includes the following parts:
*Main support structure: usually hot-dip galvanized steel or aluminum alloy profiles are selected, which have certain corrosion resistance and weather resistance;
*Connector system: realize the combination and assembly between modules, and allow a certain angle to be adjusted;
*Foundation system: according to local conditions, concrete pouring, screw piles, pile foundations and other forms can be used to adapt to different soil and environmental conditions;
*Light transmission design: the arrangement of components takes into account the light transmission rate, such as the north-south row spacing, component gap and inclination optimization.

Layout requirements in agricultural planting environment
Crops have requirements for light time, intensity and distribution, so the arrangement of photovoltaic components in the bracket system needs to be combined with the actual needs of agricultural production. The specific design should consider the following factors:
* Module spacing: Determine the reasonable row spacing according to the crop type. Common crops such as forage, medicinal materials, vegetables, etc. have different requirements for light distribution;
* Bracket height: Usually set between 2.5 meters and 4 meters to facilitate agricultural machinery operation and manual planting management;
* Module inclination: Based on the local solar altitude angle, taking into account summer shading and winter lighting;
* Ventilation and drainage: Good air circulation must be maintained under the bracket system, and the drainage system design must also avoid affecting the root system of crops.

Differences from traditional bracket systems
Compared with conventional photovoltaic brackets such as roofs and ground, the design of the Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system is more complex. The differences are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
* Stronger environmental adaptability: multiple challenges such as wet planting ground, subsidence, and agricultural machinery traffic need to be addressed;
* Higher and wider structure: To adapt to crop growth and lighting needs, the column height is higher and the structural span is larger;
* Higher stability requirements: Due to the height increase, there are higher requirements for wind resistance and structural reinforcement;
* Design requires cross-border integration: involving multiple disciplines such as photovoltaics, electricity, agricultural cultivation, and water conservancy.

System construction and operation and maintenance precautions
During the system construction process, each construction link must be strictly controlled to ensure that the functions of agriculture and photovoltaics do not conflict. The main precautions include:
* Soil protection during the construction phase: Avoid long-term compaction or pollution of farmland by large equipment;
* Agricultural season arrangement: Construction should avoid the key growth stage of crops;
* Electrical safety design: Isolation fences and warning signs must be set up to prevent electrical equipment from affecting farmers' operations;
* Adjustment of operation and maintenance methods: Agricultural management personnel and operation and maintenance technicians must cooperate and coordinate, and the maintenance process must ensure that crops are not damaged.

Typical application scenarios and mode classification
Agricultural-solar Hybrid PV Mounting system has been applied in many types of agriculture, and common modes include:
*Grain-solar hybrid: suitable for grain crops, moderately reduce photovoltaic density to ensure crop yield;
*Vegetable-solar symbiosis: mainly vegetables with strong light adaptability, with wide spacing between components;
*Pastoral-solar hybrid: grazing livestock under photovoltaic brackets to achieve simultaneous animal husbandry and power generation;
*Medicinal-solar hybrid: Chinese medicinal materials planting areas combined with photovoltaic applications, with the help of light regulation to improve quality;
Shore planting areas in fishery-solar hybrid: some wetlands and water banks can achieve mixed development of agricultural-solar hybrid and fishery-solar hybrid.

Policy guidance and future trends
Currently, governments in many parts of China have given policy support to agricultural-solar hybrid projects, including subsidized electricity prices and policies to encourage comprehensive land utilization. Future trends include:
*Intelligent management and control system: combining the Internet of Things and sensor technology to improve the efficiency of coordinated management of agriculture and photovoltaic systems;
*Promotion of standardized modules: accelerating the formation of unified industry design standards and improving project implementation efficiency;
*Multifunctional composite development: integrating photovoltaic power generation with agriculture, tourism, scientific research and other functions to extend the value of the industrial chain.