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What can t be farmed under photovoltaic panels

Some farmers worry that solar panels might block too much sun for crops to grow, use up valuable land, or get in the way of irrigation. They also want to know that these changes will keep our food safe and protect agricultural jobs. . Agrivoltaics refers to any type of farming or crop cultivation that occurs underneath or around solar panels. Leafy greens, root vegetables, and berries are among the top performers in solar panel farming systems. Japan currently leads with over 2,000 agrivoltaic farms growing more than 120. .

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