If The White House Won’t Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will
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Agrivoltaic solar arrays provide space for grazing, crops, and other farming activities between rows of solar panels, helping to preserve farmland from real estate development (by Werner Slocum / National Renewable Energy Laboratory).
Article Highlights
The CleanTechnica article emphasizes the transformative potential of agrivoltaics, a dual-use strategy combining solar energy production with agricultural activities. Key points include:
Economic Opportunity for Farmers: Agrivoltaics allows farmers to generate additional income by integrating solar panels with farming, preserving farmland while boosting profitability.
New York's $7 Million Initiative: The state has launched a program to fund agrivoltaic projects, showcasing diverse applications like cattle grazing, hay production, and vegetable farming under solar arrays.
Regional Adaptability: Projects are tailored to different regions, demonstrating solutions like retrofitting existing solar arrays and integrating solar with microgrids for grain processing.
Long-Term Research: $5 million is allocated for research at Cornell University to explore agrivoltaic applications, including crop protection and soil health improvements.
Scaling Challenges: While promising, the movement requires more evidence to convince farmers of its economic viability and to drive widespread adoption.
Call to Action:
Agrivoltaics is not just a concept—it's a solution for sustainable farming and clean energy. Lightstar Renewables is at the forefront of this movement, creating innovative projects that benefit farmers, communities, and the planet. Explore how Lightstar is leading the way in agrivoltaics and learn how you can be part of this transformative journey. Visit Lightstar.com to discover more!
For more details, access the full article here: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/if-the-white-house-wont-save-us-farmers-agrivoltaics-will/
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