Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 1
Written by Lavinia-Mihaela UDREA (ILIESCU), Mirela Florina CĂLINESCU, Ivona Cristina MAZILU, Emil CHIȚU, Florin PLĂIAȘU
Presently, there is a growing interest in berry production, particularly in developing innovative and resilient agricultural practices that align with consumer expectations for superior flavors and nutritional value. The yielding and quality of berries fruits are influenced by various abiotic and biotic stress factors, and closely monitoring of these can lead to significant improvements regarding production and fruit quality. Photovoltaic systems provide an innovative approach to improving the use of natural and anthropic resources, reducing the negative impacts of climate change, and enhancing environmental protection. In recent years, various studies have recognized the important benefits of photovoltaic systems in fruit production such as – reducing energy costs, decreasing carbon emissions at the farm level, preserving water resources, offer shelter for beneficial organisms, and improve fruit quality in terms of appearance and nutritional matter. This study aims to provide an extensive review of the current knowledge on the opportunities and advantages of photovoltaic systems for berry crops, with a particular focus on red currants. It explores their role in optimizing growth and fruiting, enhancing resource efficiency, and reducing abiotic stress – such as sunburn for example.
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