Land Use. Agrivoltaics in Colorado

What’s happening? Colorado has a new agricoltaic facility. Meet Jack’s Solar Garden in Boulder County. Its 4 acres covered with solar panels with crops growing beneath.

Why is this important? More biodiversity, and growing crops with less water. The panels can generate enough electricity to power 300 homes & the land underneath can grow carrots, kale, tomatoes, garlic, beets, radishes, lettuce

How will this be important? Scientists are considering covering canals with solar panels to generate electricity and to limit evaporation.

Wired | Growing Crops Under Solar Panels? Now There’s a Bright Idea