Abstract
This paper is focused on the temperature measurements which can detected the influence of temperature changes on the microclimate in animal production building after the installation of photovoltaic (PV) modules. The first series of experiments were performed on a specially designed model cowshed. For the data comparison and verification, the same measurements were realized in real conditions of the animal production object. The temperature balance was identified by measurements of the temperatures in the different parts of roof, PV modules, and the most important were measurements of the ambient temperature and temperatures in three levels of the cowshed interior. For the confirmation of results, measurements were done in two cowsheds, which had the same azimuth orientation and roof slope. The first cowshed was without installation of the PV modules on the roof and the second building had installed PV modules. By the data analyzed from experimentally obtained time-temperature dependencies, it was found that the installation of PV modules on the cowshed roof had a positive influence on the interior temperature balance. The installation of PV also had a positive effect on the cowshed microclimate, which was declared by calculation of the Temperature—Humidity—Index.
Highlights
In the last decades, a continuation of the long-term global warming trend was observed, and regional and local impacts have already become apparent [1]
The simulation was performed without a photovoltaic module on the model roof
Average simulation was performed without a photovoltaic module on the model roof
Summary
A continuation of the long-term global warming trend was observed, and regional and local impacts have already become apparent [1]. These impacts are expected to become worse with ongoing climate change [2,3]. Seasonal shifts and changes in frequency and intensity of weather extremes will amplify the impacts in many economic sectors such as agriculture [5]. It is expected that approximately 26% of all damages and losses associated with medium to large scale climate-related disasters are attributed to agriculture with its sectors crops, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture, and forestry [6]. The situation of optimizing animal husbandry conditions is addressed by European legislation in the European
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