Solar energy

Solar energy is a key resource in crop production, determining the intensity of physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, and shaping the productivity of agricultural crops. For the modern agronomist and gardener, a deep understanding of the mechanisms of solar radiation distribution and the principles of energy exchange in greenhouses is becoming the basis for designing efficient growing systems. Managing climatic factors and implementing heat storage technologies allow not only for increasing yield, but also for the rational use of space, minimizing negative anthropogenic impact on local ecosystems.

This compilation brings together materials dedicated to the practical use of the solar resource: from the physical foundations of greenhouse design and methods of thermal energy storage to the agrobiological aspects of plant development. The reader will find recommendations for building wall-mounted and film structures, explore the influence of angles of incidence of sunlight on radiation intensity, and learn about methods for forecasting yield and canopy formation of fruit trees. The presented articles will help to systematize knowledge about the interaction of solar radiation, soil fertility, and modern engineering solutions for successful farming.