Dual use is the name of the game in the agricultural world. Farmers not only want to harness the power of the sun by growing the best crop but also use the sun to generate green power. This is one aspect of #agrivoltaics. But the #sunzaun can also be used as an erosion control element and we are just in the beginning of identifying the endless opportunities for this new solar power category.
Advantages of #sunzaun for farmers & ranchers:
+Independence from rising electricity prices
+Immediate electricity demand on site can also be met on site
Dual use of agricultural land
+Avoidance of competition for land between food and electricity production
+Wind protection belts, shading elements and hail protection through photovoltaic modules make the locations more resilient
+Longer moisture in the soil due to a significant reduction in evaporation
+New income opportunities for farmers through electricity production or leasing
+Replacement investment for standard fences