Solar Grazing with Sheep Gaining Popularity

Grazing sheep underneath the panels at solar installations, one form of agrivoltaics, is gaining popularity, according to a feature in Western Farm Press. The practice controls vegetation for the energy production company, preserves agricultural use of the land for the landowner, and can provide a profitable revenue stream for the livestock producer. The solar panels offer shade and shelter for the sheep, and producers can charge for vegetation management and fire-danger reduction. Sheep producers across the country are getting involved in offering solar grazing services, and this feature describes operations in Washington, California, Colorado, and Texas that are practicing agrivoltaics.
Related NCAT resource: AgriSolar Clearinghouse