Integration of a Solar Thermal System in a Dairy Process

This paper analyzes several scenarios of the integration of a solar thermal system in the production process of dairy. The results show that in the parameters of the scenario(s) examined in the study, solar thermal potential was considerable, and should be examined as a possibility as an energy option. These results could be considered when developing AgriSolar operations that include solar and dairy.

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Evaluation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems to Shade Cows in a Pasture-based Dairy Herd

The objective of this study was to determine the effects on grazing cattle under shade from a solar photovoltaic system.

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Electrical Consumption on Midwestern Dairy Farms in the United States and Agrivoltaics to Shade Cows in a Pasture-based Dairy System

The objectives of the thesis were to investigate electrical energy use on dairy farms located in west central Minnesota and to evaluate the effects of shade use by cattle from solar photovoltaic systems.

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Application of Solar Energy for Sustainable Dairy Development

Use of solar energy has great scope for its commercial use in the dairy processing operations as well as to design and develop solar-based refrigeration systems for dairy industry.

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Analysis of Integrating Solar Power at Cal Poly’s On-Campus Dairy Operation

This study was performed to determine the feasibility of integrating a full offset solar power unit at Cal Poly’s dairy operation. Integrating a full offset solar unit at the dairy would be an economically feasible option based on the favorable internal rate of return.

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Dual-use Solar in the Pacific Northwest A Way Forward

This report explores the concept of dual-use solar throughout the United States and its application in Oregon and Washington.  This report describes the current state of research and development of the four main kinds of dual-use solar: (1) Pollinator-friendly dual-use (2) Conservation dual-use (3) Grazing dual-use (4) Agrivoltaics mixing solar and crops

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What is Net Metering?

An explanation of how net metering works.

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A Comprehensive Review of Solar Access Law in the United States

Written by the Solar America Board for Codes and Standards, this document reviews solar access laws in the United States.

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Long Island Solar Roadmap: Advancing Low-Impact Solar in Nassau & Suffolk Counties

The Nature Conservancy and Defenders of Wildlife created the Long Island Solar Roadmap (the Roadmap) with the aim of advancing deployment of mid- to-large-scale solar power on Long Island in a way that minimizes environmental impacts, maximizes benefits to the region, and expands access to solar energy, including access to benefits by underserved communities.

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