Research Group on Irrigation and Agrophotovoltaic Systems Technology and Management

The Research Group on Irrigation and Agrophotovoltaic Systems Technology and Management aims to generate and disseminate knowledge in science, technology, and innovation oriented toward developing solutions for optimizing water use and promoting sustainable agricultural production systems. In doing so, it contributes to food security through the promotion of efficient, profitable, and climate-resilient systems.

Management and operation of irrigation systems.
Assessment of water, soil, and energy resources in agrophotovoltaic systems.
LPWAN networks and sensors for monitoring agro-environmental variables in agricultural systems.
Remote sensing for crops, soils, and water resources.
Soil and root assessment in production systems.

Analysis of the irrigation system with photovoltaic solar pivot in maize hybrid cultivation
Participants: UTEC
Funding: UTEC

Sustainability of crops in center-pivot irrigation systems powered by photovoltaic solar energy
Participants: UTEC
Funding: UTEC

Evaluation of irrigation application uniformity in soybean and maize crops using a multispectral drone
Participants: UTEC
Funding: UTEC

Agrophotovoltaics: Efficiency in the use of water, soil, and energy for sustainable agricultural production
Participants: UTEC, UFSM

Integration of alternative energies and technologies in irrigated production systems – agrophotovoltaics
Participants: UTEC, UFSM
Funding: UTEC

LettuSim: Digital twin for crop adaptability assessment in agrophotovoltaic systems
Participants: UTEC

Development of National Technology for Flow Measurement with Telemetry in Surface Irrigation
Participants: UTEC and ALUR
Funding: UTEC and ALUR

Mezzomo, W., Fleck, C. S., Ben, L. H. B., Barreto, D. P., Torres, R. R., & Jaunarena, S. (2024). Agrophotovoltaics: An innovative approach for agricultural and energy sustainability. Revista LINKS, 2(2).

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