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Integral Design and Structural Analysis for Safety Assessment of Domestic Specialized Agrivoltaic Smart Farm System (한국형 영농형 태양광 스마트팜 시스템의 종합설계 및 구조해석을 통한 안전성 검토)

  • Lee, Sang-ik;Kim, Dong-su;Kim, Taejin;Jeong, Young-joon;Lee, Jong-hyuk;Son, Younghwan;Choi, Won
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.64 no.4
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    • pp.21-30
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    • 2022
  • Renewable energy systems aim to achieve carbon neutrality and replace fossil fuels. Photovoltaic technologies are the most widely used renewable energy. However, they require a large operating area, thereby decreasing available farmland. Accordingly, agrivoltaic systems (AVSs)-innovative smart farm technologies that utilize solar energy for crop growth and electricity production-are attracting attention. Although several empirical studies on these systems have been conducted, comprehensive research on their design is lacking, and no standard model suitable for South Korea has been developed. Therefore, this study created an integral design of AVS reflecting domestic crop cultivation conditions and conducted a structural analysis for safety assessment. The shading ratio, planting distance, and agricultural machinery work of the system were determined. In addition, national construction standards were applied to evaluate their structural safety using a finite element analysis. Through this, the safety of this system was ensured, and structural considerations were put forward. It is expected that the AVS model will allow for a stable utilization of renewable energy and smart farm technologies in rural areas.

A Study on Economic Analysis of Rural Green-village Planning using Solar Energy (태양에너지를 이용한 농촌 그린빌리지 계획의 경제성 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Dae-Sik;Nam, Sang-Woon
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers
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    • v.52 no.4
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2010
  • 본 연구는 농촌마을을 환경친화적으로 계획하는데 활용할 수 있는 신재생에너지 중에서 태양에너지를 고려한 농촌그린빌리지 디자인에 대한 경제성분석을 목적으로 한다. 이 논문에서는 경제적 측면에서 에너지 수지를 고려하여 세 가지 형태의 연구대상 농촌마을에 대한 분석을 실시하였다. 연구대상 농촌마을들에서 실제로 사용했던 전체 에너지를 태양광 발전으로 대체하기 위한 태양광 발전시스템인 3 kWp의 단위 모듈 (PV 시스템)의 개수들을 마을별로 추정하였다. 경제성 분석에서는 두 개 마을의 순현재가치 (NPV)가 평가기간 25년내에 마이너스 값을 보였으며, 나머지 하나의 마을에서 경제성이 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 정부에서 시설설치 보조금을 60 % 지원해 줄 경우에는 모든 마을에서 25년 내에 경제성이 있는 것으로 평가되었다. 경제성 평가 관련인자들에 대한 민감도 분석을 BC (Benefit/Cost) 비율 변화에 대하여 실시한 결과, 설치비용, 전력판매단가, 할인율, 단가 증가율순으로 높은 변화율을 보였다. 본 연구의 결과는 태양에너지가 에너지 재활용이 가능한 농촌마을을 계획함에 있어서 정부의 적절한 지원정책과 에너지 잠재력이 높은 농촌마을을 선별한다면 매우 효과적인 결과를 얻을 수 있다는 것을 보여준 것으로 판단되었다.

Technical Measures for Improving Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings -Focused on Researches and Case Studies of the West- (역사적 건축물의 에너지 효율 향상을 위한 계획기법 -서양의 연구동향 및 사례를 중심으로-)

  • Kim, Tai-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.69-76
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    • 2018
  • This study is to research technical measures for improving energy efficiency in the conservation and reuse of historic buildings focused on the recent research trends and case studies of the west. These measures are broadly classified into three types, the passive measures for saving energy and increasing comfort, the most cost-effective energy saving strategies, and the renewable energy sources. Firstly, the passive measures are divided into the elements and systems. The passive elements are awnings and overhanging eaves, porches, shutters, storm windows and doors, and shade trees. There are also the natural ventilation systems such as the historic transoms, roofs and attics to improve airflow and cross ventilation to either distribute, or exhaust heat. Secondly, the most cost-effective energy efficiency strategies are the interior insulation, airtightness and moisture protection, and the thermal quality improvement of windows. The energy efficiency solutions of modern buildings are the capillary-active interior insulation, the airtightness and moisture protection of interior walls and openings, and the integration of the original historic window into the triple glazing. Beyond the three actions, the additional strategies are the heat recovery ventilation, and the illumination system. Thirdly, there are photovoltaic(PV) and solar thermal energy, wind energy, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy in the renewable energy sources. These energy systems work effectively but it is vital to consider its visual effect on the external appearance of the building.