Research progress in photovoltaic technology utilized in facility agriculture
Promoting the application of photovoltaic(PV)technology in facility agriculture is a vital part in the green transformation of the energy utilization in rural areas,as well as in building a modern energy system,which is mean-ingful to achieve carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals and the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.In this review,the principles and classifications of PV technology is introduced firstly,followed by the analysis on the applica-tion methods of PV technology within the facility agriculture.The case studies on stand-alone PV systems and building-integrated PV systems applied in facility agriculture are introduced,to show the substantial benefits and promising prospects of PV technology.Lastly,the review looks ahead to the future development directions of PV technology in fa-cility agriculture.