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BigGuy49's avatar

In fact some have planted ground crops underneath solar panels to get double benefit from the land. This practice began not that long ago...It is getting serious attention in several quarters. https://www.wired.com/story/growing-crops-under-solar-panels-now-theres-a-bright-idea/

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Barbara Lee's avatar

Most solar farms run sheep under the panels. They “mow” the grass and can be sold for meat.

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BigGuy49's avatar

Whatever works best for each situation. I don’t know the comparative ROI for sheep farming versus vegetable (or other ground crops) farming. I guess location, local climate/ growing zone, soil condition etc. would all factor in the choice.

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