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PHOTVOLTAIC DAIRY FARM ON POZOBLANCO, CORDOBA, SPAIN

Objective

THE AIM OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CARRY OUT THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND EVALUATION OF A PV SYSTEM FOR THE ENERGY SUPPLY OF AN ISOLATED DAIRY FARM IN POZOBLANCO, SOUTHERN SPAIN. IN THIS REGION, A CONSIDERABLE NUMBER OF THIS KIND OF EXPLOITATIONS WITHOUT GRID CONNECTIONS ARE LOCATED.

THE PV PLANT WILL SUPPLY A 48 CATTLE DAIRY FARM WITH A YEARLY AVERAGE - DAILY PRODDAILY PRODUCTION OF 750 L/DAY.

THE TOTAL ENERGY DEMAND IS ABOUT 27 KWH/DAY, WHICH IS PRACTICALLY CONSTANT ALONG THE YEAR. THE INSTALLED PV PEAK POWER IS 12,6 KWP AND THE SUPPLY - ENERGY INCLUDES THE MILKING AND COOLING MACHINES, SMALL AC MOTORS FOR - MILK SHAKING AND ELECTRIC FAN, DOMESTIC LIGHTING AND WATER PUMPING. THE TOTAL BATTERIES STORAGE CAPACITY IS 2800 AH.

A SIMULATION PROGRAM FOR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SIZING HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CENTRE D'ENERGETIQUE OF ARMINES (FRANCE).

THE INSTALLATION IS PRACTICALLY FINISHED AND THE START UP IS SCHEDULED - BY FEBRUARY 1989.

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CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS, MEDIAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS
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22,Avenida Complutense 22
28040 MADRID
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