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DOI	10.1016/j.esd.2023.101310
	Exploring the potential of concentrating solar power technologies for vertical farming in arid regions: The case of Western Iraq
	Khalaf, Kamil A.; Gamil, Ahmed; Attiya, Bashar; Cuello, Joel
通讯作者	Khalaf, KA
来源期刊	ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ISSN	0973-0826
EISSN	2352-4669
出版年	2023
卷号	77
英文摘要	Indoor vertical farming can address future food insecurity by reducing land use and environmental dependence positively mitigating the environmental impacts associated with conventional agriculture. However, its high energy consumption and environmental impact raise concerns. This paper explores the use of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to power vertical farming in Iraq's arid regions, using abundant solar resources to reduce environmental impact and energy costs. The study evaluates the feasibility and benefits of integrating CSP technologies into sustainable agricultural practices, considering factors like implementation costs, energy production, and water usage. The study utilized the system advisor model (SAM) to carry out the techno-economic assessment by relocating existing commercial CSP plant in Seville, Spain to six Iraqi locations, following a comprehensive technical site assessment. The energy production level, capacity factor (CF), and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of the initial Spanish plant were lower than five of the six selected locations. Haditha and Ar Rutbha cities have the highest annual energy output, 123 GWh and 122 GWh, respectively, surpassing Seville's original plant output, which at 110 GWh performed less than Iraq locations. Next, comparisons are made between conventional farming and vertical farming (VF) cultivation. The study focuses on Romaine lettuce as the benchmark crop due to its prevalence in vertical farms and its suitability for arid climates. VF shows the potential to achieve yields between 41 and 68 kg/m2/y, 63 to 104 times higher than conventional farming in Western Iraq. VF's year-round cultivation with artificial lighting results in 83 times greater energy demands, requiring 25 kWh/kg/y. The findings emphasize the potential of CSP technologies to support sustainable agriculture in Iraq's arid regions. These findings demonstrate the possibility of utilizing solar power for sustainable agriculture in Iraq, offering valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions.
英文关键词	Solar power Concentrated solar power (CSP) Vertical farming System advisor model (SAM) Iraq
类型	Article
语种	英语
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:001086971600001
WOS关键词	RENEWABLE ENERGY ; PLANTS ; SUSTAINABILITY ; PERFORMANCE ; FUTURE
WOS类目	Green & Sustainable Science & Technology ; Energy & Fuels
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics ; Energy & Fuels
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/396073
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Khalaf, Kamil A.,Gamil, Ahmed,Attiya, Bashar,et al. Exploring the potential of concentrating solar power technologies for vertical farming in arid regions: The case of Western Iraq[J],2023,77.
APA	Khalaf, Kamil A.,Gamil, Ahmed,Attiya, Bashar,&Cuello, Joel.(2023).Exploring the potential of concentrating solar power technologies for vertical farming in arid regions: The case of Western Iraq.ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,77.
MLA	Khalaf, Kamil A.,et al."Exploring the potential of concentrating solar power technologies for vertical farming in arid regions: The case of Western Iraq".ENERGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 77(2023).