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Application of solar energy technology in agricultural farming for sustainable development: A review article

    • Mahidol University

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    Abstract

    Solar energy technology has become a solution for crop drying, greenhouse gas heating, water pump systems for crop production, livestock and small-scale irrigation and it is decreasing the amount for non-renewable sources of energy and increasing demand for renewable alternative sustainable energy as solar energy. There are many benefits for using alternative energy as solar energy technology in agricultural farming. It is cost effective and economical too and at the same time it can solve the problem of the Co2 emission, which is responsible for globalclimate change. The researchers and academicians are finding ways for a sustainable alternative renewable energy, paying attention to efficient environmental management. By replacing conventional fossil fuels with renewable solar energy in agricultural farming, emission of CO2 can be reduced and this will help to control global warming and save environment. Unlike fossil fuel, solar energy does not release greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and they are also cheap, free, abundant and cost effective which makes it a good option for sustainable agricultural farming.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)685-692
    Number of pages8
    JournalInternational Journal of Agricultural Technology
    Volume15
    Issue number5
    Publication statusPublished - 2019

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger
    2. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    3. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
      SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
    4. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
    5. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action

    Keywords

    • Environmental management
    • Renewable solar energy
    • Sustainable agricultural farming

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