The Midland Junction grain elevators north of North Lawrence are shown in this December 2024 file photo. The area near the Midland Junction area is proposed for a large, industrial solar farm project.

OACOMA, S.D. — Solar energy is nothing new, but a new concept called agrivoltaics is on the horizon. “That’s the coupling of solar energy with agriculture or farming in particular,” said Molly Brown, ...

The world’s push for sustainable energy has driven a sharp rise in solar power. Photovoltaic (PV) systems have expanded rapidly, offering a cleaner path forward. But as this technology grows, ...

As his shoes sank in the mud in a research field on a recent hot summer day, Ian Skor walked along neatly placed rows of corn. A few paces later, he got to a different kind of row in the field of ...

Coloradans in the ag and energy fields are exploring new technologies to reach 100% renewable energy by 2040. These technologies were a point of discussion on the final day of the third annual Energy ...

Agrivoltaics on 1% of the EU’s farmland could grow installed solar to approximately 944GW. Image: Ampt Solar photovoltaics (PV) are a central part of the energy transition, representing more than half ...

Lighstar Renewables has started construction on two community solar agrivoltaics projects. Image: Lightstar Renewables. Interest in agrivoltaics has been on the rise in the past year, with several ...

The farm-to-table movement has changed the way many people look at food. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains. Many farmers are ...

With farmland under increasing economic pressure and energy costs on the rise, agrivoltaics is a proven strategy for producing clean energy while boosting land-use efficiency. Technical experts and ...

Photovoltaic systems are increasingly being installed not only on roofs but also on open land. This does not always meet with citizens’ approval. What is known as agrivoltaics (Agri-PV), however, is ...

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