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Solar energy applications in agriculture: potential, research needs, and adoption strategies, summary and recommendations

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7294600
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This report briefly discusses solar applications in: corn and rice grain drying; curing of tobacco and peanuts; heating of animal shelters; heating of greenhouses and rural, especially on-farm, residences; and, irrigation.
Research Organization:
Maryland Univ., College Park (USA). Agricultural Experiment Station
OSTI ID:
7294600
Report Number(s):
PB-255928; Bull-A-185
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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