Design and Implementation of a Multisensor Monitoring System for a Pilot Agrivoltaic Installation in Brazil

Gomes, Amanda Mendes Ferreira, Vidotto, Laís Cassanta, Braga, Marília, Chaga, Victória Maschio, Silva, Thamires Alves, Rüther, Ricardo

ISES Solar World Congress 2025 · Fortaleza, Brazil · 2025-11-03
Published by International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
DOI: 10.18086/swc.2025.06.12

Abstract

Agrivoltaic systems (AVS) offer a promising synergy between agricultural and energy production using photovoltaic (PV) systems; however, their feasibility and scalability rely on the precise monitoring of environmental and technical variables in pilot studies. This work presents the design and instrumentation of a pilot AVS under development in Florianópolis, Brazil (27°S). With a total installed PV capacity of 108 kWp, the system comprises seven different PV configurations and an adjacent control area that is free from shading. A comprehensive network of over 80 sensors is being deployed across the site to monitor environmental, agricultural, and PV variables in real-time. This study employs a comparative multi-case methodology across four AVSs pilots in the Americas, with the UFSC pilot plant serving as a methodological benchmark due to its comprehensive multi-sensor network. This approach identifies key similarities and differences in monitoring strategies, sensor deployment, and data integration across diverse AVS contexts.

Keywords

Agrivoltaic systems (AVS), Photovoltaic Systems, Instrumentation, Monitoring Systems

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