FEM IPB University Discusses Agriphotovoltaic (APV), a Solar Panel with a Power of 5 Thousand Watts per Day

Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) IPB University held a workshop on Development of Agriphotovoltaic (APV) and Smart Agriculture System together with the Postgraduate Student Forum (Wacana). This activity took place at the FEM Auditorium, IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor (21/11).

Dr Irfan Syauqi Beik, Dean of FEM IPB University said that this activity was part of the series towards the inauguration of Agriphotovoltaic (APV) and Smart Agriculture System. 

He added, this workshop aims to explain the smart agriculture system developed by IPB University. 

“Smart agriculture through the establishment of Agrivoltaic is a kind of solar panel that can provide power up to 5000 watts per day. Underneath it, various types of plants are planted to increase production efficiency and provide more value,” he explained.

During the event, Sung Yoon, CEO of Envelops Co, explained that temperature increase is a big problem globally and in Korea. In the last 10 years, the average temperature around the world has increased by one to three degrees Celsius. This has resulted in a decrease in crop yields for farmers.

“The advantages of this system are that it is a clean energy generator, increases farmers’ income by 50 percent, depending on the type of crop, and provides an adaptive environment,” he said.

General Manager of Korea East West Power, Mr Sang Min Eun added that the solar power system is not only to generate clean energy, but also to provide an environment that is more adaptive to climate and soil. 

“This system transforms agriculture into more productivity and optimal environmental growth and for renewable energy,” he said. (AS/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)