Feasibility of implementing photovoltaic solar energy in the dairy industry: a technical and economic analysis

Authors

  • Mari Aurora Favero Reis Universidade do Contestado, Concórdia, SC, Brasil
  • Marcio Joel Engel Universidade do Contestado, Concórdia, SC, Brasil
  • Paulo Reis Junior Universidade do Contestado, Concórdia, SC, Brasil
  • Deise Lourdes Godoi Cardoso Universidade do Planalto Catarinense, Lages, SC, Brasil
  • Jacir Favretto Universidade do Contestado, Concórdia, SC, Brasil
  • Cristina Keiko Yamaguchi Universidade do Planalto Catarinense, Lages, SC, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2025.v42.27661

Keywords:

photovoltaic solar energy, dairy industry, sustainability, viability

Abstract

The study aims to assess the feasibility of adopting photovoltaic solar energy as a renewable energy source in the dairy industry. Despite the growing interest in renewable energy, there is a shortage of specific studies evaluating the economic and technical viability of implementing this type of energy in the dairy industry. The economic feasibility analysis will address return on investment (ROI), considering electricity savings, installation, maintenance, and operation costs of the system, as well as potential tax incentives or subsidies. Technical feasibility considers aspects related to the location of the facility, climatic conditions, solar energy generation capacity, and energy consumption of the dairy industry. The results provide valuable insights for dairy industry managers regarding both the technical and economic feasibility of photovoltaic technology implementation. The study can promote sustainable practices by contributing to the application of renewable energies in the industrial sector.

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Published

2025-12-28

How to Cite

Reis, M. A. F., Engel, M. J., Reis Junior, P., Cardoso, D. L. G., Favretto, J., & Yamaguchi, C. K. (2025). Feasibility of implementing photovoltaic solar energy in the dairy industry: a technical and economic analysis. Science & Technology Journals, e27661. https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2025.v42.27661

Issue

v.42, Jan./Dec., 2025

Section

Artigos

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