In what is a true innovation in the field of renewable energy and resource optimization, vertical solar panels have arrived.
They are bifacial, that is, designed to capture sunlight on both sides, and are placed in vertical rows in agricultural fields, oriented towards the east and west.
This way, agriculture is not interrupted, and the available natural energy is maximized.
### Vertical solar panels: the advantages
This arrangement allows them to generate electricity during the mornings and afternoons, periods of high electrical demand.
Furthermore, they act as windbreaks, protecting crops from the impact of air currents and contributing to soil moisture conservation.
It is an innovation of the so-called “agrovoltaic”, combining the benefits of both practices.
In an experiment carried out in Denmark, researchers installed a system of 44.4 kilowatts of bifacial panels on winter wheat and clover fields.
The panels, placed 50 centimeters above the ground and with a maximum height of 3 meters, allowed evaluating the effects of this technology on both energy generation and agricultural performance.
### The benefits
The one-year study yielded several positive results:
– **Wind reduction**: average wind speeds decreased by 50% compared to a field without panels.
– **Improvement in soil moisture**: a more stable microclimate helped conserve moisture.
– **No impact on crop yield**: the harvest was equivalent to that of a control field.
### How do vertical panels work?
This type of panels work the same way as conventional ones. When sunlight hits the photovoltaic cells of the solar panels, electrons are released, generating an electric current.
This electric current is collected through a cable system and used to power electrical devices, charge batteries, or supply energy to the electrical grid.
Another advantage of these panels is that they can be installed in residential and commercial buildings to provide a source of renewable energy and reduce dependence on the conventional electrical grid.
They can be integrated into the building facade or other vertical structures.
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