The
provision of power is a pre-requisite for any agricultural activity whether the
source is human, animal or motorized. The general availability of unlimited
amounts of farm power in its different forms is almost taken for granted and
comes almost exclusively from the greenhouse or direct energy. Human is just
the brain and control of the system. The human is also a major source of farm
power. Just how significant is this and to what extent is human power used.
Creation
of a solar greenhouse for the storing of heat from the sun
In a
greenhouse, it allows sunlight in through glass panes but once the light is
converted to heat, it cannot then leave the greenhouse back through the glass.
The solar greenhouse can have the following added features that maximize this
method so it becomes effective even during in and out of weather seasons. Below
are some of the features of a greenhouse.
- The greenhouse is insulation to prevent heat loss.
- The greenhouse is one of the natural methods of cooling, heating and ventilation to lower energy consumption.
- The greenhouse glazed glass allows more sunlight to come in and less heat from escaping.
- The materials which are placed inside the greenhouse allow the gathering and store of heat from the sun.
Makes room
for crops to dry under the sun after harvesting
In the
greenhouse, you can spread any grain or fruit that needs to be dried either in
the field or a separate area of open land. In doing this, choose a surface that
is naturally warm in order to increase drying. Exposure to the sun will also
protect your crops against birds, insects and rodents. This method is known as
solar crop drying in the greenhouse.
Utilization of solar power in the farm for
heating water
In
solar powered water heaters, glass is used to gather solar energy and then transfer
it to water storage tanks. Other parts of the plumbing system such as pipes and
pumps are used to circulate the heat and reduce its exposed surface area to
minimize heat loss in the heated water.
Examine the farm
and find areas that receive direct sunlight during most part of the day without
alteration
The ideal location that receives
direct sunlight include open land as well as buildings with glass or open
rooftops. Usually you can find a solar installation organization or dealership
to assess which areas of your farm would be most suitable for harnessing the
sun's rays for proper utilization.
Addition of a photovoltaic system
A
photovoltaic system comprises of photovoltaic cells that can convert sunlight
into electricity in which the electricity can then be used for various tasks on
your farm such as pumping water, running fans and operating other tools on the
farm that use electricity. Installation of a photovoltaic system can be
expensive in most cases when your farm requires a large amount of electricity
but in the long run it is a cost-effective solution since it lowers your
electricity bills.
Maximize the advantage of solar space
heating in the areas of your farm that require heating
In maximizing the advantage of solar space heating in the areas of your farm that require heating, you can use heat from the sun to keep your livestock and raw dairy products warm. Most farm buildings need to be maintained at a certain degree of temperature and humidity level in order to benefit the health and growth of farm animals. A solar space heating system monitors the internal conditions of the building and activates the sunscreen and ventilation systems of the building to keep the temperature and humidity at optimum levels in the farm.
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