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Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline, but who profits?
Original: Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?
Agrivoltaics, the practice of installing solar panels on farmland, is being promoted as a way for farmers to earn extra income while continuing to grow crops. But a debate is emerging over who actually captures the financial benefits, with questions raised about land leases, energy companies and whether small farmers see real profits or lose control of their land.
Why now: Rapid growth of solar energy projects on agricultural land has sparked debate over whether farmers or energy developers benefit most.
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