Tag: Agrivoltaics
Connecticut Approves Plug-In Solar — It’s So Exciting!
I am getting ready to make the seasonal move from my Florida home to my northern getaway in Connecticut. The simple, older modular home sits on land that is bordered by a soothing meandering brook and pristine state forest. Unlike my fully electric southern condo, the Connecticut digs are in … [continued]
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Solar & Farming Can Share Land, But The Details Matter
Agrivoltaics has become one of those ideas that is simple enough to fit on a social media tile and complex enough to be mangled by one. The image that prompted this discussion showed a farmer kneeling beneath solar panels in front of vegetables, sheep, mountains, and an American flag, with … [continued]
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Renewable Energy Puts Money In The Pockets Of Struggling Farmers
For farmers, renewable energy can be the difference between making a living and selling land that has been in the family for generations.
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Farmers Are Choosing Solar to Maintain their Farms. Localities Shouldn’t Take Away That Choice.
America’s family farmers are facing mounting challenges. Input costs like fertilizer and diesel are going up while international markets recede and commodity prices crater. Despite these challenges, American farmers are resilient and resourceful. They make decisions every day that balance risk, reward, and long-term stewardship. They adapt to volatile commodity … [continued]
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Solar Grazing Is Not Just For Sheep Any More
The US solar developer Silicon Ranch is exploring a new solar grazing model optimized for cattle ranching, carbon sequestration, water conservation, and land restoration all in the same space.
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