Photovoltaic Project – Technological innovation to reduce firewood consumption in the drying process of agricultural products.
ABOUT IT
The project aims to reduce firewood consumption in the tobacco leaf curing process. and promote the use of alternative sources of clean energy, in partnership with Zenker Metalworking e SENAI.
A Hybrid system for metal tobacco curing barns., using electrical resistors heated by photovoltaic energy, allowing:
Reducing the need for firewood;
Adapting existing greenhouses without acquiring new structures;
Using solar energy to dry other crops, such as corn and beans.
The project began in 2021, with tests in different regions of southern Brazil, and has already shown positive results.
Results and Objectives
Objectives
Reduce firewood consumption in the tobacco curing process;
To reduce production costs for farmers;
To improve the quality of life of producers by eliminating night work;
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in operations;
To promote the diversification of clean energy sources on rural properties;
Contribute to Philip Morris' global target of reducing GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.
Results and Impacts
Reducing firewood consumption: Up to 66% in tobacco curing; also applicable to corn and beans.
Reducing production costs: 6% in the cost of tobacco production
Quality of life of producers: Elimination of night work for firewood procurement.
GHG emissions: Reduction of up to 55% in the overall electricity consumption of the property; reduction of 38% in emissions from the tobacco curing process.
Renewable energy used: Solar photovoltaic system, integrated with electrical resistors.
Energy diversification: Biomass (firewood), solar and hydroelectric
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External Certification
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