Agrivoltaics pairs solar with agriculture, creating energy and providing space for crops, grazing, and native habitats under and between panels. NLR studies economic and ecological
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As shown in Map 1, roughly 18% of ground-mounted PV facilities in the U.S. were installed between 2021 and 2023, with a notable portion of these
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The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database provides the locations and array boundaries of U.S. photovoltaic facilities, with capacity of 1 megawatt or more.
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View the project announcements below for full details regarding awardees for the New ERA and PACE programs, as well as more details on Rural Development''s
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Agrivoltaics significantly reduces water usage and increases yields in arid regions. Agrivoltaics broadens participation in the rural economy, and can
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We help farmers and rural businesses secure maximum federal solar funding under the new, stricter 2025 REAP requirements while ensuring
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Research examines the social, economic, and operational impacts of agrivoltaics on farmers, rural communities, and rural electric cooperatives. Learn more about
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Agrivoltaics are the co-location of ground-mounted rows of solar photovoltaic panels to produce electricity together with raising certain types of crops or livestock or providing pollinator habitat.
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Agrivoltaic effects on crops are dependent on panel height, spacing, and shading, highlighting the need for site-specific considerations to simultaneously optimize agricultural
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Most recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it would no longer support solar projects that take away viable farmland. That will
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