Propuesta de transición de una fuente de energía convencional de un equipo de ordeño a energía solar fotovoltaica

Abstract

Historically, dairy farming has employed the manual method to extract milk from certain dairy animals. Despite being a practice free of contaminant emissions, it is laborious and consumes considerable time, leading to fatigue and stress in the animals. Over the years, mechanical milking equipment has been implemented to assist in this process. This has led to significant benefits, such as time savings in the milk extraction process per animal, as well as ensuring hygiene and preventing damage to the product, thereby reducing losses. However, in the early stages of implementation, these devices operated solely on gasoline or diesel, resulting in the emission of contaminants, including carbon monoxide and other greenhouse gases. Therefore, the use of photovoltaic technology to power milking equipment proves to be a highly beneficial alternative, especially for small producers. The environmental and economic advantages are a significant draw, particularly for small-scale milk producers. This approach streamlines work for farmers, promotes greater and more efficient production, and reduces carbon footprint.