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Largest Farm to Grow Crops Under Solar Panels Proves To Be A Bumper Crop For Agrivoltaic Land Use
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this post was submitted on 27 Sep 2023
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It works really well, so how is it a dodge? Is watering crops also a dodge?
It's a dodge since the farm mentioned is historic farmland. They aren't allowed to stop farming and just put up solar.
From: Original NPR story
If anything it seems like a clever way around zoning. Reading between the lines it seems they view the crops as kind of a bonus, not half the point like the original article makes it seem.
The plants provide a cooling effect, which makes solar more efficient. At the same time, plants are protected from hail and heavy rains. Water loss is reduced, as well. The shade isn't necessarily a downside, as some plants prefer it.
You mean the parking we should get rid of because cars ruin cities? Nah.