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Agrivoltaics Study Suggests Solar Arrays Could Double as Wind Shields for U.S. Farms
New research from Cornell University examines whether single-axis tracking solar arrays can protect cropland from damaging winds while preserving the land-sharing benefits that have made agrivoltaics a fast-rising idea.
Key Takeaways
- Cornell researchers modeled how single-axis tracking solar panels affect airflow across cropland.
- The study says wind erosion costs U.S. agriculture more than $9 billion annually.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com