Agrivoltaics combines agriculture and solar power generation on the same space. This solution aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for cultivating grey oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus Ostreatus) in an Agrivoltaics Tunnel system. It will cover all aspects of cultivation, from mushroom house preparation to harvesting and post-harvest handling
Transforms idle spaces beneath solar panels into productive agricultural areas, maximizing land use efficiency.
Unlike traditional agrivoltaic setups, the tunnel structure minimizes upfront investment by utilizing simple, cost-effective materials without requiring significant retrofitting of solar farms.
The cooling effect of mushroom farming lowers ambient temperatures, enhancing solar panel performance.
Generates income from mushroom production while maintaining solar energy output, making it an economically attractive solution.
The Agrivoltaic Mushroom Tunnel generates sustainable employment opportunities, particularly in rural areas where solar farms are located, reducing rural-urban migration while supporting local economies through green jobs.
Offers training programs in agrivoltaics and mushroom farming, equipping the workforce with knowledge in renewable energy integration and sustainable agricultural practices.
Havs Showcase, Faculty Of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
