TY  - JOUR
U1  - Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
A1  - Kühner, Olivia
A1  - Rothstein, Benno
T1  - Agrivoltaics for Backyard Farming
BT  - focused on the technical and social aspects, exemplified on Mahé (Seychelles)
JF  - Seychelles Research Journal
N2  - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Seychelles face challenges in food and energy security, relying heavily on imports for both. Global crises exacerbate these vulnerabili-ties, causing price and supply chain issues. To increase self-sufficiency, Seychelles aims to promote backyard farming, strengthen sustainability, and strive for 100% renewable energy. However, limited land poses challenges. Agrivoltaics, combining solar energy and agriculture, may offer a solution. This examination explores its potential through a survey of backyard farmers on Mahé, focusing on farming practices, energy use, and per-ceptions of Agrivoltaics.
A survey of 29 backyard farmers on Mahé revealed that 58.5% of their land is suitable for Agrivoltaics, highlighting its potential to enhance electricity self-sufficiency, currently at 66%. Bifacial PV modules and interspace or overhead mounting systems are recom-mended, as many local crops could thrive under shading. Farmers value self-sufficiency highly, with 45% open to community projects. Opportunities for Agrivoltaics were rated positively, while barriers scored lower. Establishing a trial site and conducting further research are key steps to advancing this approach.
KW  - Agrivoltaics
KW  - Backyard Farming
KW  - Bifacial PV modules
KW  - Self-sufficiency
KW  - Community-based project
Y1  - 2025
U6  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:kon4-opus4-56454
UN  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bsz:kon4-opus4-56454
UR  - https://seychellesresearchjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/agrivoltaics_for_backyard_farming-olivia_kuhner_and_benno_rothstein-seychelles_research_journal-7-1.pdf
SN  - 1659-7435
SS  - 1659-7435
VL  - Vol. 7
IS  - Number 1
SP  - 14
EP  - 40
PB  - University of Seychelles
CY  - Mahé, Seychelles
ER  -