Solar Sheep: Agrivoltaics for Sustainable Future
Update: 2025-12-15
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Ecovoltaics: A Dual-Use Approach to Land and Energy - This podcast episode delves into the innovative practice of combining agriculture and solar energy, known as ecovoltaics. Farmers like Cameron Krebs in the Pacific Northwest are pioneering this method, allowing sheep to graze under solar panels while generating clean electricity. With Washington State predicting a doubling of electricity demand by 2050, solar power emerges as a ready solution. A report suggests 87,000 acres of farmland in Washington could generate between 8.7 and 17.4 gigawatts of power through agrivoltaic installations. However, challenges remain, including economic hurdles and the need for supportive policies to make these ventures profitable for farmers.
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