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Farmers pair sheep and crops with solar panels
Original: Why some farmers are pairing crops and grazing sheep with solar panels
Farmers are increasingly combining agriculture with solar energy, installing panels over fields where crops grow and sheep graze. This practice, known as agrivoltaics, allows land to produce both food and electricity at once. DW reports that shading from panels can help crops in hot, dry conditions, while sheep keep grass under panels trimmed, making dual use appealing to farmers facing land and energy pressures.
Why now: Growing interest in renewable energy and efficient land use has put agrivoltaics in the spotlight.
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