Solar Power Is Gaining Traction With Farmers
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She writes for energy websites and covers several other industries, as well as writing… As energy companies explore innovative ways to increase clean power production and gain public support for new projects, many solar firms are investing in developing dual-purpose operations that utilise agricultural land for solar farms.
A common criticism of solar farms is that installing panels on arable land for the sole purpose of energy production restricts land use for other purposes.
However, installing solar panels on agricultural land, where farming practices can still take place, could provide a solution to the problem.
Many solar projects are being developed on arid, nonarable land which would not otherwise be developed.
However, solar cells typically function more effectively in humid, rather than dry, conditions.
But developing solar farms on arable land has garnered political opposition and public criticism in the past.
Meanwhile, thenot-in-my-backyard oppositionto solar projects continues to be a major deterrent for development.
However, using solar panels on land already developed for agriculture can allow for clean energy production while appeasing critics.
Agrivoltaics, also known as agrophotovoltaics, agri solar or agri-PV, have started to grow in popularity and scale in recent years, as clean energy companies invest in developing dual-use sites.
Solar panels can be installed above or around land used for crop production or livestock grazing.
Dual-use land has becomepopular among the farming community, as it offers farmers an opportunity to gain additional income from the same land they use for their agricultural activity.
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