Feasibility study of utilizing photovoltaic surface as rainwater catchment in Agrivoltaic farms infrastructure

Ng, Yien Zer (2020) Feasibility study of utilizing photovoltaic surface as rainwater catchment in Agrivoltaic farms infrastructure. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The idea of Agro-photovoltaic or Agrivoltaic farms is on the rise due to land and food scarcity issue. Meanwhile the freshwater scarcity and urban flooding issue has catalyzed the practice of rainwater harvesting, thus the idea of rainwater harvesting on the photovoltaic surface is suggested. This study investigates the feasibility of rainwater harvesting using the surface of photovoltaic modules and propose a fertigation system using water source from both rainwater and tap water. Several difference between common rooftop and photovoltaic are discussed, the quality of rainwater harvested by the PV module is examined and compared to the National Water Quality Standards for Malaysia. Several equations on rainwater harvesting are also discussed and demonstrated to provide some insights on the system. Based on the results, the author convinced that rainwater harvesting practice are feasible on the photovoltaic surface.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Faculty:	Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User:	Ms. AZLINA ZAINAL ABIDIN
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2025 08:07
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2025 08:18
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2588

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