Agricultural Enterprise with Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System

Cooling with photovoltaic power

In the Carcassonne region, 300 days of sunshine provide perfect conditions for the cultivation of fruity and fresh white and red wines. The region’s unique microclimate produces exceptional wines. During the storage period, they require a constant temperature of 10° - 14°C, so outside temperatures of up to 40°C pose a major challenge for producers trying to maintain this climate.

In order to ensure the necessary temperature in a resource-conserving way, the owner of the „La Louvière“ vineyard decided to install a photovoltaic system on the roofs of their enterprise. The bottles are cooled using the self-generated solar power, which demonstrates the major strength of combining photovoltaics and cooling systems. As outside temperatures rise, more cooling is required. At the same time, the PV system produces enough electricity to power the cooling system from solar energy.