Title: Comprehensive benefit evaluation study of agricultural photovoltaic projects: a case study

Authors: Caiqing Zhang; Min Wu; Lixin Wu

Addresses: Department of Economics and Management, School of Economic Management, North China Electric Power University, Huadian Road, Lianchi Dist., Baoding, 071000, China ' Department of Economics and Management, School of Economic Management, North China Electric Power University, Huadian Road, Lianchi Dist., Baoding, 071000, China ' Department of Economics and Management, School of Economic Management, North China Electric Power University, Huadian Road, Lianchi Dist., Baoding, 071000, China

Abstract: Addressing global warming is urgent, and agricultural photovoltaic (PV) can effectively contribute to this mitigation. Currently, numerous challenges persist with agricultural PV systems globally. Previous research has often lacked detailed analyses of the integration of agricultural production and PV power generation, alongside the environmental impacts and comprehensive benefits of these projects. This study develops an economic evaluation model to analyse the economic benefits and environmental impacts of agricultural PV projects within the framework of the carbon trading market. Recommendations are proposed to enhance the agricultural power balance of the project and optimise its comprehensive benefits.

Keywords: agricultural photovoltaic; carbon trading; economic benefits; environmental benefits; life cycle costs.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2024.142419

International Journal of Global Warming, 2024 Vol.34 No.2, pp.123 - 138

Received: 10 Mar 2024
Accepted: 12 Jun 2024
Published online: 30 Oct 2024 *

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