Benefits of Agrivoltaics: Solar Panels as Multi-use Equipment

Some people may think that solar panels are single use only — that they’re only able to produce power for your home, farm or business. However, solar panels can often have more than one use, including agrivoltaics.

Agrivoltaics is the practice of using solar panels and the land surrounding them for agriculture usage. As many farmers begin looking to solar to offset the costs of their agricultural operations, they may also look to use the land or areas their solar panels are installed on for growing crops or even housing animals.

Those with ground-mounted solar arrays can also use the land around solar panels to graze livestock, such as sheep, llamas, and smaller animals on hobby farms. One Stateline Solar customer even used their solar panels to provide shade and safety for their chickens!

Additionally, solar panels can be used to grow crops, including flowers or pollinator-friendly plants, to support pollinator habitats, such as those for bees, butterflies, and birds. The U.S. Department of Energy continuously researches ways to optimize solar panel usage for pollinator safety.

Are you interested in learning more about optimizing your solar panels for even greater use?

Contact the professionals at Stateline Solar today to see how agrivoltaics can benefit your operation!

For more information, please contact:

Stateline Solar

310 W. Main St.

Lena, IL 61048

Ph: (815) 580-3011

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