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Decarbonisation Strategies in Energy Systems Modelling: APV and e-tractors as Flexibility Assets
(2023)
This work presents an analysis of the impact of introducing Agrophotovoltaic technologies and electric tractors into Germany’s energy system. Agrophotovoltaics involves installing photovoltaic systems in agricultural areas, allowing for dual usage of the land for both energy generation and food production. Electric tractors, which are agricultural machinery powered by electric motors, can also function as energy storage units, providing flexibility to the grid. The analysis includes a sensitivity study to understand how the availability of agricultural land influences Agrophotovoltaic investments, followed by the examination of various scenarios that involve converting diesel tractors to electric tractors. These scenarios are based on the current CO2 emission reduction targets set by the German Government, aiming for a 65% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieving zero emissions by 2045. The results indicate that approximately 3% of available agricultural land is necessary to establish a viable energy mix in Germany. Furthermore, the expansion of electric tractors tends to reduce the overall system costs and enhances the energy-cost-efficiency of Agrophotovoltaic investments.
PHOTOPUR hat die Entwicklung eines photokatalytischen Prozesses zur Beseitigung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln (PSM) aus dem Reinigungswasser von Spritzgeräten zum Ziel. Am INES wurde eine Energieversorgung für die photokatalytische Reinigung in zwei Bachelorarbeiten entwickelt und als Demosystem aufgebaut. Das Gesamtsystem ist nun als mobile Einheit verfügbar und wurde zuletzt um das Reaktormodul für den photokatalytischen Prozeß erweitert und den Partnern für intensive Tests übergeben.