Conception et optimisation de structures agrivoltaïques via modélisation paramétrique : câbles et grumes, allier légèreté et simplicité

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Supervisors

Latteur, Pierre

Faculty

Ecole polytechnique de Louvain

Degree label

Master [120] : ingénieur civil des constructions, à finalité spécialisée

Abstract

enThe increasing energy demand, global population explosion, and current ecological challenges compel us to rethink our methods of production in order to achieve greater efficiency while respecting our environment. In the fields of energy and agriculture, one potential response to this conundrum is agrivoltaics, which combines agriculture and photovoltaic production. This rapidly developing sector takes advantage of the vast agricultural areas that are essential for renewable energy production, while also allowing for the cultivation of vital food crops, providing protection against inclement weather, and potentially supporting livestock farming. Current technology primarily relies on costly and energy-intensive materials such as steel. The use of minimally processed wood is not widely adopted for such structures, despite being more environmentally friendly and cost-effective. To ensure unhindered land use, it is necessary to ensure significant widths and heights for passage. By combining wood with the structural efficiency of cables, it becomes feasible to create relevant agrivoltaic structures. Furthermore, optimizing these structures will minimize the volume of materials used. Therefore, wood-based cable-supported agrivoltaic structures pave the way for new ecological and economic solutions, which are at the forefront of our society.