{"id":32703,"date":"2026-07-27T19:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ifabfoundation.org\/?post_type=project&#038;p=32703"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:29:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:29:23","slug":"microclimate-digital-twin-in-agrivoltaic-system-fase-ii","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.ifabfoundation.org\/en\/project\/microclimate-digital-twin-in-agrivoltaic-system-fase-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Microclimate Digital Twin in Agrivoltaic System \u2013 Fase II"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span>Objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The project aims to <strong>complete the microclimate digital twin for agrivoltaic systems with solar tracking panels,<\/strong> extending the prototype developed during the previous phase. <\/span><span>To achieve this, Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations are implemented in OpenFOAM to model fluid flows and the dynamic microclimatic conditions generated by the trackers. The model is validated using historical data from environmental sensors and three-dimensional geometric models of the site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The project also aims to <strong>identify quantitative relationships between the dynamic shading produced by the panels and the microclimatic conditions experienced by the crops below.<\/strong> <\/span><span>This will provide a rigorous knowledge base for the optimal design of future agrivoltaic systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Initial Challenge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>Existing research in the agrivoltaic sector has focused primarily on observed production outcomes, without examining in detail the microclimatic conditions created by these systems. <\/span><span><strong>Addressing this knowledge gap is essential t<\/strong>o enable data-driven design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>While the<strong> first phase<\/strong> of the project made it possible to model the microclimate generated by fixed solar panels, tracking systems introduce a<strong> significantly higher level of complexity.<\/strong> Shading is no longer static but changes continuously throughout daylight hours, requiring far more sophisticated Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Solution<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The developed solution integrates data from physical sensors installed at the agrivoltaic site \u2014 including humidity, air and soil temperature, and solar radiation sensors \u2014 with three-dimensional geometric models of the field. <\/span><span>Using this integrated data foundation, Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations are carried out on the open-source OpenFOAM platform to model fluid flows and the dynamic microclimatic conditions beneath the solar trackers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>A dedicated Python pipeline orchestrates the entire process, from data preprocessing to the analysis of simulation results. <\/span><span>The project advances the system from Technology Readiness Level 7, achieved during the previous phase, to Technology Readiness Level 8, corresponding to a complete and qualified system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The digital twin developed through the project provides agrivoltaic system operators and designers with <strong>a highly accurate predictive tool<\/strong> for: <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">assessing the impact of dynamic shading on crops; <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">optimising panel layout and orientation during the design phase; <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0em;\">improving agronomic management during system operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The solution is inherently reusable and can be adapted to different geographical areas and crop types. <\/span><span><strong>It also completes IFAB\u2019s agrivoltaic technology suite<\/strong>, which now covers both fixed-panel and solar tracking systems, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector in the face of climate change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>IFAB\u2019s Role<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>IFAB participated in the project as a <strong>funding organisation<\/strong>, selecting it as part of its investment programmes in research, innovation and technology transfer. <\/span><span>IFAB\u2019s contribution consisted of recognising the project\u2019s scientific and practical value and providing financial support, thereby enabling the technical partners to carry out the planned research activities. <\/span><span>This involvement further confirms IFAB\u2019s mission as <strong>an accelerator of high-impac<\/strong>t initiatives for the local area and the wider production ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For further information, please contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:projects@ifabfoundation.org\"><span>projects@ifabfoundation.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":32702,"parent":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categoria-project":[248],"class_list":["post-32703","project","type-project","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-project-agritech"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Microclimate Digital Twin in Agrivoltaic System \u2013 Fase II - IFAB International Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifabfoundation.org\/en\/project\/microclimate-digital-twin-in-agrivoltaic-system-fase-ii\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Microclimate Digital Twin in Agrivoltaic System \u2013 Fase II - IFAB International Foundation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Objectives The project aims to complete the microclimate digital twin for agrivoltaic systems with solar tracking panels, extending the prototype developed during the previous phase. 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