Agrivoltaics on Mahé (Seychelles): A first potential analysis based on an acceptance study

Journal Article: Agrivoltaics on Mahé (Seychelles): A first potential analysis based on an acceptance study

Abstract

Agrivoltaics is an emerging technology and combines the agricultural and energy generation sectors by enabling dual land use. The use of photovoltaic modules on agricultural land, for example in overhead or interspace systems, which are the focus of this work, can create synergy effects from which both sectors can benefit. The aim of this study is to analyse the potential of agrivoltaics in the Seychelles. The focus of the potential analysis is on an acceptance study in which the perception of 75 farmers towards agrivoltaics and their willingness to implement the new technology is analysed. The data collection was carried out with the help of personal surveys. The results of the studies show that agrivoltaics have potential in the Seychelles. Potential was identified in the use of irrigation systems and the self-supply of electricity, among other things. The results of the study also show that there is a need for further research on agrivoltaics in the Seychelles, for example in the area of field studies/test set ups and financing concepts.

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Topics

Social Perspectives

Farmer/landowner perspectives
Implementation barriers

Market Assessments

Market potential

Agrivoltaic Activity: Animal Grazing, Crop Production

Authors: Vera Weber and Benno Rothstein

Published Journal

Seychelles Research Journal, 10/2024

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Citation

Vera Weber, Benno Rothstein. 10/2024. Agrivoltaics on Mahé (Seychelles): A first potential analysis based on an acceptance study. Seychelles Research Journal. 6(2):

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