AI driven shadow model detection in agropv farms

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2304.07853v1
• Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:33:20 GMT
• Title: AI driven shadow model detection in agropv farms
• Authors: Sai Paavan Kumar Dornadula, Pascal Brunet, Dr. Susan Elias
• Abstract summary: Agro-photovoltaic (APV) is a growing farming practice that combines agriculture and solar photovoltaic projects within the same area. Identifying shadows is crucial to understanding the APV environment, as they impact plant growth, microclimate, and evapotranspiration. We use state-of-the-art CNN and GAN-based neural networks to detect shadows in agro-PV farms, demonstrating their effectiveness.
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• Abstract: Agro-photovoltaic (APV) is a growing farming practice that combines agriculture and solar photovoltaic projects within the same area. This emerging market is expected to experience significant growth in the next few years, with a projected investment of $9 billion in 2030. Identifying shadows is crucial to understanding the APV environment, as they impact plant growth, microclimate, and evapotranspiration. In this study, we use state-of-the-art CNN and GAN-based neural networks to detect shadows in agro-PV farms, demonstrating their effectiveness. However, challenges remain, including partial shadowing from moving objects and real-time monitoring. Future research should focus on developing more sophisticated neural network-based shadow detection algorithms and integrating them with control systems for APV farms. Overall, shadow detection is crucial to increase productivity and profitability while supporting the environment, soil, and farmers.

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