Posts Tagged ‘agrivoltaics’
Solar Beekeeping Expands Regionally
Pairing solar energy with beekeeping helps address the need for clean energy and the rapid loss of pollinator habitat, while boosting economic opportunities for local beekeepers and landowners.
Read MoreSolar Workgroup hosting community meeting in Gate City about solar on working farms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 8, 2025 CONTACTDan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (540) 798-6683, dan@appvoices.org GATE CITY, Va. — The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is hosting a community meeting focused on the dual-use of land for solar energy and agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, on Thursday, Oct. 2, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place…
Read MoreGrazing In The Sun: Enterprising Farmers Pair Agriculture With Solar Power
Agrivoltaics is the practice of using land for both agricultural and solar energy production. It involves traditional ground-mounted solar arrays where panels are elevated or spaced out to allow for crop production, pollinator habitats or grazing. Advocates believe that when done well, the practice can numerous environmental and economic benefits for Appalachian communities.
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