Arizona's farmers have discovered agrivoltaics. This is a no brainer in such hot, dry areas.

"Some plants actually produced more with less water. Cowpea beans, for example – also known as black-eyed peas – had a higher crop yield when grown in the shade of solar panels. Full sun required twice as much water, it turned out"

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Farmers turn to Solar Panels to shade Crops, Save Water and generate Power
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Farmers turn to Solar Panels to shade Crops, Save Water and generate Power

By Amaia J. Gavica/Cronkite News ( Cronkite News ) - WASHINGTON – For 31 straight days last summer, temperatures in …

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