Authors:Chandreyee Mallick, Maria Khalid, Asif Ali Tahir, Mohammad Abusara, Aritra Ghosch, Tapas Kumar Mallick, Yusuf Nabado Chanchangi

 

Abstract:

Rising global demand for sustainable energy and food has driven the integration of agriculture with innovative
renewable technologies, creating a transformative approach to meet these vital needs. It explores the synergies
between agrivoltaics (AV), semi-transparent photovoltaics (STPV), and green hydrogen production, highlighting
their potential in sustainable development. This review acknowledges and illustrates the concepts, potential
benefits, and challenges of individual technologies (AV, STPV and hydrogen electrolysis). This study presents a
critical analysis on a global scale, showing that spatial heterogeneity significantly impacts crop growth, yield,
and quality, which vary greatly by species and environmental conditions. Combining these efficient technologies
results in complete and effective sustainable systems that offer enhanced benefits, such as improved resource use
efficiency, increased resilience to climate change, and higher overall productivity in agricultural practices.
Advancements in AV engineering can significantly bolster agricultural productivity, environmental protection,
and economic sustainability, making these integrated systems increasingly viable and attractive options for the
global agricultural community. Therefore, the review emphasises the urgent need for expanded studies on a
diverse range of crops, especially in semiarid regions where water conservation is paramount and highlights the
importance of adopting standardised metrics for consistent evaluation.

 

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