Advantages of raising sheep under photovoltaic panels

Why do grazing sheep use solar panels?

The benefits extend to energy production as well. The grid enjoys more solar power, which is the least expensive electricity in history, because the grazing sheep keep the solar panels clear of weeds.

Can agrivoltaics help sheep and solar panels coexist?

This innovative approach, known as agrivoltaics, is revolutionizing how we think about land use while yielding unexpected benefits for the animals involved. A comprehensive three-year study conducted at Wellington Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia, has revealed fascinating results about sheep and solar panel coexistence.

Are solar sheep profitable?

Far more profitable are “solar” sheep, raised specifically to trim grass and weeds under traditional solar panels or agrivoltaic arrays. Agrivoltaics is a portmanteau for agriculture and photovoltaics, more commonly known as solar panels, and describes the simultaneous use of farmland for agriculture and solar energy production.

Are solar panels good for sheep?

The grass shaded by solar panels also grows faster than unshaded grass, so there is more food for the sheep and, in turn humans, than naked pastures with no solar shade. The benefits extend to energy production as well.