New concepts of energy supply for sustainable agricultural systems

• Main Authors: Ludger Frerichs, Lars Thielke
• Format: Article
• Language: deu
• Published: Kuratorium für Technik und Bauwesen in der Landwirtschaft e. V. 2015-08-01
• Series: Landtechnik
• Online Access: http://www.landtechnik-online.eu/ojs-2.4.5/index.php/landtechnik/article/view/2672

The design of future agricultural production systems requires innovative approaches. For creating a more productive, resource-efficient and low-emission agriculture the systemic development of the agricultural processes, the operating conditions and the organizational processes is necessary. Fundamentally new approaches can be found by defining scenarios. Such a hypothetic concept does field operation without using internal combustion engines. Instead of this the power supply of performant machines can be done by electric direct supply systems or for small machines by battery systems with charging points. However, all this requires the electrical energy supply of agricultural fields. A direct electric energy supply utilizing the Center Pivot approach via rotating structures enables new production systems. Using innovative technologies new solutions with great potential for automation and a productive precision agriculture can be designed. This paper highlights an unconventional approach stimulating the discussion about future developments in agricultural engineering.