Visit to the Crop Planting Project Based on Agrivoltaic Farming at Rimbunan Kaseh Plantation in Rantau Abang, Dungun
(Pilot Project)
28 January 2024| The pilot project for Agrivoltaics has been successfully implemented for trial and evaluation, focusing on a variety of crops including Terengganu Sweet Melons, Passion Fruits, Sweet Corn, and Stingless Bees as an initial phase. The core of the Agrivoltaic system is a 10 kW solar array coupled with battery storage, which is designed to power a pump house. This setup facilitates the supply of electricity to 26 greenhouses and the irrigation system for Passion Fruit cultivation.
Engineered with state-of-the-art technology, the Agrivoltaic system incorporates a fully automated irrigation system and utilizes IoT (Internet of Things) for seamless online monitoring and control. This advancement allows farmers to remotely monitor the solar production, as well as real-time data on temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and various aspects of fertilizer, water, and soil conditions. Utilizing online software, farmers can now take proactive and precise control measures for their crops, even from remote locations.
Moreover, the system enables farmers to regularly collect and analyze data, allowing them to understand the environmental and weather patterns. This invaluable information serves as a benchmark for enhancing both the yield and quality of the crops, marking a significant leap forward in sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.
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