Greetings solar enthusiasts,
I’m here with an exciting topic just for you today: the up-and-coming concept called agrivoltaics. If you’re wondering what that means, it’s a game-changing process of using farmable land not just for growing crops, but for generating solar energy simultaneously. A seamless blend between agriculture and the solar industry, giving a new meaning to ‘going green’.
This approach is being explored through a fascinating new initiative called the Solar and Storage Industries Institute’s Solar + Farms Survey. This initiative, developed in partnership with the National Farmers Union and the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, aims to gauge experiences and attitudes based on agrivoltaics. A fantastic effort to understand our collective thoughts about planting solar arrays for home use on arable lands. Trust me; this could be a significant stride in the solar industry.
So, why is this important for solar companies and for you as a potential solar user? Well, currently, there’s nearly 6GW of agrivoltaic generation capacity sited across the United States. This goes from solar panels fixed on grazing pastures to crop fields. But with the crucial findings and information from this survey, we can expect that number to soar higher shortly.
The beauty of this rise is its implication: having agrivoltaics could mean multiple benefits for the landowner and the environment. It’s about creating a sustainable future, and the best part is that it takes us, the people to achieve this. Whether you want to install solar panels for your home or you’re considering setting up a solar array for home, understanding the potential of agrivoltaics could play a crucial part in your decision making.
The Solar + Farms Survey is open to anyone with experiences in agrivoltaics and opinions about solar energy projects sited on farmland. If you’re a part of this industry or even if you’re just a keen follower of it, you could participate. All responses are kept anonymous, and no solar company or individual will be identified. This is an invaluable opportunity not just to voice your thoughts but also to contribute in reshaping our solar future.
And the best part? 25 lucky respondents will be randomly chosen to win a $100 Visa Gift Card. Sounds like a fantastic combination of helping shape the solar industry – and that chance to win a great prize!
So why wait? Head over to the Solar + Farms survey, and do your bit to unveil the future potentials of agrivoltaics. I’ll be doing the same. After all, every bit of contribution counts!
Stay sunny, everyone!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/02/21/take-the-solar-farms-survey/
