ISHS Acta Horticulturae 801: International Symposium on High Technology for Greenhouse System Management: Greensys2007
SOLAR ENERGY DELIVERING GREENHOUSE WITH AN INTEGRATED NIR FILTER |
| Authors: | P.J. Sonneveld, H.J. Holterman, G.LA.M. Swinkels, B.A.J. van Tuijl, G.P.A. Bot |
| Keywords: | Ray Tracing, greenhouse, concentrators, energy options, PV system, solar cell efficiencies |
| Abstract:
The scope of this investigation is the design and development of a new type of greenhouse with an integrated filter for rejecting near infrared radiation (NIR) and a solar energy delivery system. Cooled greenhouses are an important issue to cope with the combination of high global radiation and high outdoor temperatures. As a first measure, the spectral selective cover material, which prevents the entrance of NIR radiation, is investigated. The special spectral selective properties of these materials have to block up to 50% of the solar energy outside the greenhouse, which will reduce the needed cooling capacity. The second measure is the integration of a solar energy system. When the NIR reflecting coating is designed as a parabolic or circular shaped reflector integrated in the greenhouse, the reflected solar energy of a PhotoVoltaic (PV) cell in the focus point delivers electric energy. With a ray tracing computer program the geometry of the reflector was optimally designed with respect to the maximum power level. The PV cells mounted in the focal point require cooling due to the high heat load of the concentrated radiation (concentration factor of 30-40). The properties of different materials, Ge, GaSb, CIS and Si cells were investigated to find the optimal cell for this application. All parts are integrated in a greenhouse structure with a size of about 100m2. | |
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