The Evolution of Rural Solar: from Panel Monocrops to Multiple Land Uses

Read the full post from the Rocky Mountain Institute.

In farming, companion planting of certain crops in close proximity can provide an array of benefits, from pest control, to flavor enhancement, to increased productivity. The same concept can be applied to rural solar projects, which have the opportunity to integrate with other land uses such as crops or pollinator-friendly plantings and create win-win outcomes for rural communities.

Published by Laura B.

I'm a degreed librarian with over 30 years of experience as an environmental information professional. I'm currently the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center's Sustainability Information Curator and also manage the Center's strategic communications.

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  1. Pingback: Rural Solar Evolves from ‘Panel Monocrops’ to Multiple Uses – Enjeux énergies et environnement

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