Information Package / Course Catalogue
Agrivoltaic Agricultural Technologies
Course Code: TMT154
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach the operating principles of agrivoltaic systems that combine food and electricity production on the same land, shade-tolerant crop physiology, agricultural machinery integration and investment efficiency calculations.

Course Content

Introduction and background; physical structure, panel layout, and height parameters in agrivoltaic systems; Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) analyses; microclimate, evapotranspiration, and soil water conservation mechanisms; shade-tolerant plant physiology; maneuverability of mechanization equipment beneath the system; panel technologies (tracking and semi-transparent systems); national/international regulations and feasibility analyses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to explain the fundamental concepts of agrivoltaic farming systems and their development processes globally and in Türkiye.
2.Ability to analyze the land-use efficiency of agrivoltaic systems using the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) formula.
3.Ability to evaluate the ecological requirements and water-saving mechanisms of shade-tolerant crops in agrivoltaic systems.
4.Ability to analyze various solar panel design technologies in terms of their compatibility with agricultural machinery and mechanization equipment.
5.Ability to plan the technical, economic, environmental, and OHS aspects of agrivoltaic projects from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sectoral Reports, International Standards, and Academic Articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Synergy of Sustainable Agriculture & Energy
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept of Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) and Historical Development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) and Land Efficiency
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical Design: Mounting Heights & Construction
Week 5 - Theoretical
Microclimate Management: Shading, Temp & Humidity
Week 6 - Theoretical
Water Management: Reducing Evaporation & Irrigation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Crop Selection: Shade-Tolerant Plants & Photosynthesis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Machinery Mobility Under the Structures
Week 9 - Theoretical
Machinery Mobility Under the Structures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Solar Panel Technologies: Fixed vs. Tracker Systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Next-Gen: Semi-Transparent & Nano-Doped Solar Panels
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pilot Project Case Studies from World & Turkey
Week 13 - Theoretical
Economic Analysis, CAPEX/OPEX & Payback Periods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Regulations, Environmental Impact Assessment & HSE Rules
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140114
Individual Work5015
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination1505
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
OÇ-2
4
4
3
4
3
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3
4
3
4
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2
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4
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4
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4
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4
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4
3
2
2
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026