ORIGINAL PAPER
Development and research of a generating complex for agricultural facilities using renewable energy sources
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Department of Electric Power Industry, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kazakhstan
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Department of Software, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kazakhstan
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Department of Physics, Mathematics and Digital Technology, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kazakhstan
Submission date: 2025-04-24
Final revision date: 2025-06-11
Acceptance date: 2025-06-12
Publication date: 2025-12-19
Corresponding author
Bakhtiyar Zharlykassov
Department of Software, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kazakhstan
Department of Software, Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Kazakhstan
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2025;28(4):21-44
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ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine the advantages of introducing a generating complex based on renewable energy sources to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency in agricultural facilities. The use of renewable energy in agriculture was investigated, evaluating a model integrating a Bergey Excel 10 wind turbine, NIBE F1155 geothermal system, and JA Solar JAM72S20-405/PR solar panels with a SolarEdge SE40K inverter. The integration of these renewable energy sources significantly reduced energy costs, with savings ranging from 5,500 kWh to 180,000 kWh per year compared to conventional sources. The analysis also highlighted the potential of using biomass as an alternative fuel for heating and agricultural equipment, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a more sustainable energy system. The study revealed that the payback period for investments in renewable technologies makes them economically feasible. Furthermore, the use of renewable energy improved agricultural productivity by lowering energy costs and enhancing working conditions. The environmental impact analysis showed a reduction in CO2 emissions by 10–25 tonnes per year, benefiting local ecosystems. The findings also suggest that the adoption of renewable energy sources can stimulate job creation in agriculture, fostering regional economic development. Overall, the study confirms that renewable energy use in agriculture not only enhances energy independence but also contributes to environmental sustainability and economic growth.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare
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Opracowanie i badania kompleksu wytwórczego dla obiektów rolniczych wykorzystującego odnawialne źródła energii
panele słoneczne, turbiny wiatrowe, zrównoważony rozwój środowiska, paliwa alternatywne, oszczędności
Badanie przeprowadzono w celu określenia możliwości i zalet wprowadzenia kompleksu wytwórczego opartego na odnawialnych źródłach energii w celu zwiększenia zrównoważonego rozwoju i efektywności energetycznej obiektów rolniczych. Zbadano wykorzystanie odnawialnych źródeł energii w rolnictwie. W tym celu oceniono model kompleksu wytwórczego wykorzystującego odnawialne źródła energii dla zaspokojenia potrzeb energetycznych obiektów rolniczych. Rozważono wpływ integracji turbiny wiatrowej Bergey Excel 10, instalacji geotermalnej NIBE F1155 oraz paneli słonecznych JA Solar JAM72S20-405/PR z falownikiem SolarEdge SE40K na systemy energetyczne obiektów rolniczych. Integracja paneli słonecznych i turbin wiatrowych małej mocy znacznie obniżyła koszty energii, pozwalając na oszczędności od 5500 kWh do 180 000 kWh rocznie w porównaniu z konwencjonalnymi źródłami. Analiza wykazała, że wykorzystanie biomasy jako alternatywnego paliwa do ogrzewania i obsługi sprzętu rolniczego może nie tylko zmniejszyć emisję dwutlenku węgla, lecz także zapewnić bardziej zrównoważony system energetyczny. Podczas oceny efektywności kompleksu okazało się, że okres zwrotu inwestycji w takie technologie czyni je ekonomicznie wykonalnymi. Ponadto ustalenia wykazały, że produktywność obiektów rolniczych wzrosła dzięki poprawie warunków pracy i niższym kosztom energii. Uzyskane dane potwierdzają, że wykorzystanie odnawialnych źródeł energii w sektorze rolnym przyczynia się nie tylko do zwiększenia niezależności energetycznej, lecz także do poprawy ogólnej równowagi środowiskowej. Analiza wpływu kompleksu wytwórczego na środowisko wykazała zmniejszenie poziomu emisji zanieczyszczającego CO2 o 10–25 ton rocznie, co miało pozytywny wpływ na zdrowie lokalnych ekosystemów. Badanie wykazało również, że wprowadzenie odnawialnych źródeł energii może być zachętą do tworzenia nowych miejsc pracy w sektorze rolniczym, co przyczynia się do rozwoju gospodarczego regionu.
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