Baseline of the energy management system for an agrivoltaic complex in the Yaqui Valley

This article presents the development of an energy baseline for an agrivoltaicsystem located in the Yaqui Valley, Sonora, Mexico, in accordance with ISO 50001:2018.The baseline was established by quantifying electricity and fuel consumption (gasolineand diesel) associated with agricultural activities, including irrigation, planting, andharvesting. Energy data were analyzed by two-month periods, and a linear regressionmodel was applied to the months with the highest activity, excluding low-consumptionperiods to avoid distortion. The consumption analysis was performed by dividing thetotal energy consumption during the corresponding period by the number of hectaresharvested. The results revealed that fuel use accounts for a significant share oftotal energy consumption, underscoring the need to evaluate all energy sources.The resulting baseline model enables disaggregation of fixed and variable loads andserves as a valuable tool for performance monitoring, energy audits, and continuousimprovement strategies. This baseline can be used as a reference for future energymanagement initiatives in similar agricultural settings.