Agrivoltaics — Solar Panels & Tomatoes May Be Perfect For Each Other

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Takeaways:

  • Using land to grow food and host solar panels at the same time can increase yields and generate extra income for farmers.
  • The National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that, on average, tomato yields doubled compared to non-agrivoltaic sites.
  • Tomato plants growing under solar panels can create a cooling effect on the panels due to their transpiration.

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