The impact of agri-voltaic systems on carbon reduction: pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050

Guzel A., Cag S., Demir Y. C., Aktacir M. A.

International Journal of Global Warming, vol.37, no.2-3, pp.172-183, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 2-3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1504/ijgw.2025.149142
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Global Warming
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.172-183
  • Keywords: agrivoltaics, bifacial PV, bPV, carbon reduction, PVsyst, single-axis solar tracker
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In experimental and simulation studies conducted in Sanliurfa for agricultural PV systems, this study determined that the bPV module in SAST reached the highest energy production capacity with 23% more energy compared to mPV modules in the fixed system. Furthermore, it was determined that using PV systems can prevent 1.702.865 t-CO2-eq/MWh carbon emissions for electricity consumed in irrigation activities in Sanliurfa in 2023. This study emphasises that using PV systems in energy-intensive areas such as agricultural irrigation will contribute to reducing carbon emissions in line with the IEA’s Net Zero 2050 targets.