As farmland risks being displaced. The debate over using land for food production versus energy generation is fueling public resistance to renewable energy deployment.
At ARC, we believe America can have both: sustainable renewable energy and productive, resilient farms. Agrivoltaics bridges this gap, allowing solar energy production to coexist with thriving agricultural operations. By embracing innovative solutions like agrivoltaics, we can protect farmland, support farmers, and power the future responsibly.
Agrivoltaics works by integrating solar panels into agricultural land in a way that supports both energy production and farming. Solar panels are elevated and strategically spaced to allow sunlight to reach crops while providing shade that reduces heat stress and conserves soil moisture.
This dual-use approach enables farmers to continue growing crops or grazing livestock beneath the panels, maximizing the productivity of their land. By creating a cooler microclimate, agrivoltaics can even improve the yield of certain crops and protect soil health by reducing erosion and water evaporation. For farmers, this system offers additional revenue streams, either through leasing land for solar projects or by utilizing the renewable energy generated to offset energy costs.
On a national level, agrivoltaics helps balance the need for clean energy expansion with the preservation of farmland, ensuring the United States can meet its renewable energy goals while supporting resilient, productive agricultural communities.
UnCommon Farms provides a comprehensive suite of business solutions designed to enhance farm operations and profitability. They specialize in strategic planning, leadership development, financial analysis, and other services that help farmers save money, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term success.
We make the process simple, and our team handles everything! From assessing your land’s potential to designing systems that seamlessly integrate with your farming operations, we’re here to help. Reach out today, and we’ll connect you with an in-house energy advisor to explore how solar can benefit you.Â
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