Means of Using Renewable Energy Resource: Wind Energy for Controlling Climate in Greenhouses

Authors : Elif YÜKSEL, Anedim YÜKSEL

Pages : 431-437

Doi:10.30910/turkjans.1188052

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Publication Date : 2023-04-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Use of renewable energy resources might be the solution for electric power shortage in agricultural production. Wind turbines might be used in places with higher wind energy potential, such as coastline of the Marmara Sea and Tekirdağ Province. Generally, natural ventilation used in greenhouses is insufficient. Mechanical ventilation must be used in order to improve ventilation and achieve the desired levels. However, greenhouses are generally located on rural areas and mechanical ventilation cannot be used in such areas because the electricity supply system is not fully available. Wind turbines might be used to overcome this energy shortage in places where wind energy potential is promising. A 12 m2 pad area is needed for ventilation and cooling system to be installed in a high tunnel located in Tekirdağ Province on a 298 m2. A 0.2 kWh circulation pump must be used in this system to ensure water circulation. 4 x 0.75 kWh aspirator systems with 9500 m3h-1 flow rate will be used for providing forced ventilation. A 5 kWh wind turbine system supported with batteries will generate the energy required for the ventilation and cooling system.
Keywords : Renewable energy, Wind turbine system, Ventilation, Cooling, Fan pad