10/07/2026
Agrivoltaics, along with farming and generating power on the same acre
Most farmers assume solar means giving up land. Agrivoltaics changes the narrative. Solar Panels and farm production share the same ground.
A few things this actually looks like in practice:
Shade-tolerant crops like lettuce, spinach, kale, and certain herbs planted underneath the panels, show better yields than open-field, because the panels reduce heat stress and water loss.
Sheep grazing is the most common type of pasture grazing. A recent study found sheep grazing under panels produced higher-quality wool than those on traditional pasture. The panels also get free vegetation management in return.
Elevated, wider-spaced panel designs now make room for larger livestock and even farm equipment to operate underneath.
Two income streams instead of one with some farmers seeing solar lease payments upward of $1,000/acre/year on top of continued crop or livestock revenue.
A side benefit worth mentioning is land in active agrivoltaic use often carries more favorable tax treatment than land taken fully out of production, and it's one more reason farmers can hold onto family land instead of selling it for development.
From land assessment to system design, Inviron Energy helps Georgia farms and landowners figure out if dual-use solar makes sense for their acreage, including feasibility review, crop/livestock compatibility, and connecting you with installers once you're ready to move. DM us "AG" or comment below for a free land assessment.
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