Multi-year field study finds that agrivoltaics can support healthy potato yields

Agrivoltaic systems are where solar panels are placed above farms to generate power whilst producing crops simultaneously.

The common fear is that they would lead to lower yields. A new study has found that these losses can be mitigated for certain plants like potatoes.

Multi-year field trials conducted in Italy show that agrivoltaic systems can support healthy potato yields without major losses. Strategic shading and dynamic light management during critical growth stages proved key to maintaining productivity.

You can also just put them over parking lots to power the nearby buildings instead of potatoes to power the nearby cows.