Specifications of solar panels for farmers

How can farmers benefit from solar energy?

Farmers can benefit from solar energy in several ways—by leasing farmland for solar; installing a solar system on a house, barn, or other building; or through agrivoltaics. Agrivoltaics is defined as agriculture, such as crop production, livestock grazing, and pollinator habitat, located underneath solar panels and/or between rows of solar panels.

How do I choose the best solar panels for my farm?

When selecting solar panels for your farm, consider the following factors to determine the best type for your needs. If you're using an off- or on-grid system to power your main living quarters, high-efficiency solar panels are likely to be your best choice.

What is needed to power a farm with solar?

Solar panels coupled with inverters and solar batteries can provide sufficient power for most farming applications without the need for a nearby connection to the grid. One of the most convenient uses of solar on farms is to provide power to non-grid-connected areas.

Can solar panel infrastructure be integrated with agricultural practices?

Integration of solar panel infrastructure with agricultural practices. Depending on your desired agrivoltaics operations, the photovoltaics (PV) system design may need to be updated to allow for safe agricultural operations around the solar infrastructure.