Agrivoltaics Delivers
Agrivoltaics: How combining solar panels and farming delivers big benefits
American Society of Civil Engineers | Kayt Sukel March 2, 2026
Large-scale photovoltaic systems require significant space. To further expand production of solar energy, many have looked to build solar arrays in rural areas, competing with arable land that might be used for agricultural purposes.
While some frame the use of farmland for solar production as an either/or situation, new research in agrivoltaics – or the colocation of solar arrays with agricultural pursuits, including farming and livestock grazing – shows the two may actually provide a “yes, and” opportunity. In fact, some of the latest studies suggest that these hybrid solar-agricultural projects can not just help further the adoption of renewable energy but also offer unexpected benefits to food and crop producers.
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