Regional Perspectives on Farm Energy

ISBN-13: 9783030908300 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022

Opis

This book examines the characteristics and opportunities for farm energy in the northeast quadrant of the United States, with attention to energy use, strategic energy management, and energy production by solar, wind, biomass, and other means. Throughout, the distinct characteristics of the region and their impact on energy solutions are discussed, and the outlook for future energy strategies is considered. Farm energy production and use are topics of increasing interest, as the need for improved efficiency and the opportunity for sustainable energy production both drive agricultural enterprises to reduce energy use and pursue opportunities for renewable energy production and use on the farm. However, the unique regional characteristics of agriculture make it challenging to apply a single approach to all situations.

Spis treści

Introduction._ Energy Use On-Farm.- Energy Efficiency - Smart Metering.- Energy Efficiency - Equipment Use and Installation.-  Energy Efficiency for Field Operations.- Energy Efficiency for Dairy Farms.- Energy Efficiency for Livestock Housing.- Energy Efficiency for Fruit and Vegetable Storage.- Energy Efficiency for Grain Drying.- Energy Efficiency for Irrigation.- Energy Efficiency for Maple Syrup Production.- Energy Efficiency - Greenhouse Energy Management.- On-Farm Energy Production - Solar, Wind, Geothermal.- On-Farm Energy Production - Biomass Heating On-Farm Energy Production – Biogas.- On-Farm Energy Production - Biofuels. 

O autorze

Daniel Ciolkosz is an associate research professor in Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He works to help Pennsylvania’s farms and related businesses develop bioenergy and improve energy efficiency. He is the extension program co-lead for Penn State’s renewable energy extension effort, organizes Penn State’s Bioenergy Short Course Series, participates in Pennsylvania’s State Wood Energy Team and Fuels for Schools groups, and is an active participant in the USDA Sustainable Farm Energy regional project. His research interests include biomass densification processes, thermochemical conversion, and farm energy benchmarking.

Blurb

This book examines the characteristics and opportunities for farm energy in the northeast quadrant of the United States, with attention to energy use, strategic energy management, and energy production by solar, wind, biomass, and other means. Throughout, the distinct characteristics of the region and their impact on energy solutions are discussed, and the outlook for future energy strategies is considered. Farm energy production and use are topics of increasing interest, as the need for improved efficiency and the opportunity for sustainable energy production both drive agricultural enterprises to reduce energy use and pursue opportunities for renewable energy production and use on the farm. However, the unique regional characteristics of agriculture make it challenging to apply a single approach to all situations.

• Considers both energy production and energy utilization;

• Examines energy use trends and opportunities for energy efficiency;

• Reviews status and trends of energy systems on the farm.