Dual land use photovoltaics pairs solar with farming to increase land use efficiency and generate predictable income providing economic, societal, and environmental value.

Economic value…

Land lease payments, SRECs, or PPAs create predictable income while generated energy reduces operating costs. Reduced resource demand improves margins through lower operating costs.

…Societal value…

Lower surface temperature due to shade created by panels can improve health of farmers in high heat regions. Community scaled projects create scaled access to lower cost renewable energy. With income stability farmers are empowered to pursue enhancements to their operations.

…Environmental value

Projects contribute towards decarbonization goals. Shade created by panels reduces the impacts of heat stress and in areas dependent on irrigation this translates to less water consumed. Panels paired with native grasses and pollinators create habitat bolstering biodiversity.