The Unstoppable Force Of Agrivoltaics, Now With Tiltable Solar Panels
The US agriculture industry has undergone a series of technology-spurred revolutions ever since machinery began to replace hand labor in the 19th century, and it is ripe for yet another transformation. The emerging field of agrivoltaics enables farmers to produce both food and electricity from the same land — and makes it harder for opponents to press the case against rural solar development, too.were typically mounted on beds of gravel or a minimal ground cover.
The relationship is mutual, as the plants and the livestock can benefit from the partial shelter provided by the solar panels. The panels also help conserve soil moisture and prevent excess evaporation. Raising the solar panels higher off the ground is one solution. However, there being no such thing as a free lunch, the higher arrays involve substantial extra costs, both for the additional racking and for the deeper foundations that are needed to stabilize the taller racks.
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