All articles tagged with #agrivoltaics
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Electrek
An Oregon cattle ranch has installed a unique, cattle-friendly solar array that provides ample clearance for grazing, supporting sustainable land use and creating additional revenue streams through agrivoltaics, with ongoing studies and plans to expand this innovative approach.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CleanTechnica
Agrivoltaics, the practice of combining solar panels with agriculture, is gaining traction as a way to rehabilitate disrupted soil into pollinator habitats and increase yields on nearby fields. A recent study by the US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory in Minnesota found that planting native grasses and flowering plants in solar arrays led to increases in native plant species diversity, flower abundance, and insect pollinators. The study suggests that devoting marginal farmland to agrivoltaic development can help improve yields at nearby prime farmland, making it an attractive option for solar development. Additionally, agrivoltaics is evolving to permit actual farming within solar arrays, offering potential to sustain entire agricultural sectors.