Pole-mount agrivoltaics project installed at Puerto Rico coffee farm
A new agrivoltaics system has been installed at a coffee farm in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, with the potential to set standards for energy independence in hurricane-prone regions.
Miguel Berdiel, owner of Hacienda Berdiel Torres, faced multiple challenges, including high energy costs and damage from Hurricane Maria, which hindered the farm's growth despite optimal coffee-growing conditions and a hydroponic greenhouse.
The challenges faced by Hacienda Berdiel aligned with the NREL's InSPIRE initiative, which led to a collaboration with Oregon-based nonprofit Twende Solar to plan and coordinate a solar installation.
The project aims to promote energy independence and climate resilience in the region.
The installation of the agrivoltaics system could pave the way for similar projects in hurricane-prone areas.
Author's summary: Agrivoltaics project promotes energy independence.
- Hacienda Berdiel Torres coffee farm in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
- NREL's InSPIRE initiative
- Twende Solar nonprofit organization
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