Functionality of TSO’s Agrivoltaics
TSO Green’s agrivoltaic system is designed to integrate seamlessly into a wide variety of agricultural fields, optimizing harvest yields while providing solar power generation. Engineered for maximum shade tolerance, our system ensures that crops thrive under ideal light conditions. Automated shade control precisely adjusts light levels so each crop receives the optimal amount for photosynthesis. Solar energy generated by the system can either support on-site farm operations or be sold to create a valuable additional revenue stream for farmers.
By providing the perfect Daily Light Integral (DLI) for crops, TSO Green’s system helps reduce stress, sun bleaching, and other light related issues. Greater environmental control also allows farmers to extend the growing season in some cases, enabling harvest timing to align with optimal market conditions. Shade offers additional sustainability benefits including water conservation, improved soil health, support for pollinators, enhanced biodiversity, and the creation of a healthy overall ecosystem.
Shade is equally beneficial for livestock. By reducing heat stress, it improves animal welfare, promotes better weight gain, and increases overall productivity. Fans and misters can be integrated to further enhance comfort during hotter seasons.
TSO Green’s agrivoltaics also improve farm labor conditions by creating safer, more comfortable work environments. Farmers can install fans and misters, provide shaded areas during harvest, and ensure operations continue smoothly under the elevated structures. The design accommodates all necessary equipment and field operations, so productivity is never compromised.
Finally, the system’s corrugated polycarbonate roof protects crops and soil from hail and direct rainfall, ensuring reliable crop and soil protection while maintaining light transmission for optimal growth. TSO Green’s agrivoltaics are designed first and foremost to improve farming outcomes, boosting yields, sustainability, animal welfare, and farm profitability.
