Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVI, Issue 2
Written by Nicoleta-Alina UDROIU
The climate changes of recent years require more and more the finding of alternative solutions for the provision of electricity at the farm level. More farmers from countries such as Germany, France, Italy or USA use agri/agrovoltaic systems. Such a system used in livestock farms and placed directly on the grassland, allows, in addition to obtaining the necessary electricity for the operation of essential consumers (e.g. watering system, electric fence or electric tractor), providing shaded spaces for species such as sheep, cows or rabbit. Research carried out over the years has demonstrated the effectiveness of such systems, especially in the case of shade-tolerant fodder crops (clover, alfalfa). At the EU level, legislative solutions are being wanted that can be easily implemented in the member states and that can support farmers. This study reviews and analyzes the existing legislative solutions for Romanian farmers and opportunity to use agrivoltaic systems on the lands intended for grazing and the cultivation of fodder plants.
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