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Solar Energy Applications in Protected Agriculture: A Technical and Bibliometric Review of Greenhouse Systems and Solar Technologies

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This study addresses solar energy applications in protected agriculture, focusing on greenhouses and related technologies. A bibliometric and technical analysis is developed, covering research published between 1976 and 2024, to identify the main trends and challenges in the use of solar energy in controlled environments. The methodology was based on the PRISMA approach, using the Scopus database to retrieve relevant documents. From an initial total of 221 documents, 216 were selected after a filtering and debugging process, ensuring the relevance of the final set. In the analytical phase, the results showed a moderate growth of 3.68% in the annual publication rate, highlighting the impact of research on solar energy’s application to air conditioning and energy efficiency in greenhouses. Most of the studies reviewed feature hybrid systems that combine solar energy with other resources, and we highlight both advances in climate control through artificial intelligence and the implementation of photovoltaic and thermal technologies to improve the energy efficiency of agricultural systems. The results also underline the importance of tomato cultivation in the selected studies, reflecting its global economic impact. The conclusions highlight the need for the further integration of energy storage and desalination technologies, especially in arid regions with high solar irradiation, to ensure the sustainability of greenhouses. It is proposed that future research should address the wider implementation of hybrid systems and advanced climate control technologies, optimizing both the use of energy resources and the performance of crops under cover. In addition, it is recommended that international collaboration be strengthened to address technical and climatic challenges in protected agriculture and to expand the adoption of innovative solutions in different geographical contexts.
Espitia, John Javier (57207948759); Velázquez, Fabián Andrés (59489744700); Rodriguez, Jader (59489744800); Gomez, Luisa (59488895500); Baeza, Esteban (7003615971); Aguilar-Rodríguez, Cruz Ernesto (57197857675); Flores-Velazquez, Jorge (25929800500); Villagran, Edwin (55889070000)
Solar Energy Applications in Protected Agriculture: A Technical and Bibliometric Review of Greenhouse Systems and Solar Technologies
2024
10.3390/agronomy14122791
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85213238000&doi=10.3390%2fagronomy14122791&partnerID=40&md5=2c52393e4cd0d2bf05a4af0b00a8f31f
Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria—Agrosavia, Centro de Investigación Tibaitata, Km 14, vía Mosquera-Bogotá, Mosquera, 250040, Colombia; Engineering and Technology Department, International University of La Rioja (UNIR), Bogota, 110111, Colombia; COEXPHAL, Departamento de i+d, Av. de las Cantinas, 2, La Mojonera, Almería, 04746, Spain; Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/ITS de los Reyes, Carretera Los Reyes-Jacona, Col. Libertad, Los Reyes de Salgado, 60300, Mexico; Colegio de Postgraduados Campus Montecillos, Carretera Mexico Texcoco, Km. 36.52, Texcoco, 56230, Mexico; Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria—Agrosavia, Sede Central, Km 14, Vía Mosquera-Bogotá, Mosquera, 250040, Colombia
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