Meet the new Solar- Agrivoltaics

What’s happening? University of Arizona scientists are testing raised solar panels that can fit a tractor underneath them, and allow for the growing of plants underneath so as to benefit both the plant and the amount of solar energy stored.

Why is this important? Growing plants under the solar panels cools the solar panels. And the cooler microclimate under the solar panels means those crops need less water.

How will this be important? Agrivoltaic panels produced 3 % more energy during the May through June growing season and 1% more overall

Governing | Transforming Farms and Food Production With Solar Panels