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Agrivoltaics lets crops and solar power share farmland
Original: Using solar energy to let crops and electricity share the same land
Agrivoltaic systems are gaining attention as a way to generate solar electricity on the same plots of land used for growing crops. Panels mounted above fields provide shade that can reduce water evaporation and heat stress, while farmers earn revenue from power generation. Supporters say the dual-use approach eases competition for land as renewable energy expands, though questions remain over which crops benefit most and how installation costs compare with conventional farming.
Why now: Interest in dual-use land solutions is growing as solar farms compete with agriculture for space.
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