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Are China's solar greenhouses a good investment?

A promising prospect is shown by China's modern solar greenhouses at present levels of performances and costs exemplified by the photovoltaic (PV) greenhouses with a practicable payback period of less than 9 years.

How big are PV greenhouses in China?

It is indicated by Table 2 that the overall installed capacities of PV greenhouses in China have ranked tens of megawatts, and several already reached 50 MW. The Lu’an 50 MW PV greenhouse project is the largest on-grid in current, which covers an area about 167 ha and the investment amounts to 74,870,000 $.

What is the economic evaluation of solar greenhouses in China?

3.2. Economic evaluation The economic evaluation including the cost, operating income and the payback time of the combined agriculture and solar system sectors is conducted to assess the potential of the application of modern solar greenhouses in China.

How can PV technology improve the sustainability of greenhouses?

The new PV technologies can promote sustainable, self-powered and smart greenhouses. Reducing the energy demand and dependency on fossil fuels is crucial for improving the sustainability of greenhouses, which are the most energy intensive systems in the agricultural sector.

Can traditional PV systems be used for greenhouse application?

The use of traditional PV systems for greenhouse application has to take into account their integration on existing structures and glazing, as well as the trade-off between PV and plant requirements for the respective electrical and crop production.

Can photovoltaics be used in greenhouses?

The integration of photovoltaics (PV) into greenhouses is analyzed. Greenhouse energy demands, PV performances and effects on crop growth are reported. The application of organic, dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cells is described. The new PV technologies can promote sustainable, self-powered and smart greenhouses.