James McCall: The rise of solar production in the US began around 2012, marking a shift towards mainstream adoption. Concerns about land use changes grew as solar energy gained popularity.
Chong Seok-Choi: Both solar and agriculture require flat, sunny areas near transmission infrastructure. Finding a way to integrate farming and solar power production harmoniously is crucial in this context.
McCall: The concept of Argivoltaics involves combining solar and agricultural activities like grazing, crop production, and ecological restoration.
Sujith: Argivoltaics offers numerous benefits for both farmers and solar developers.
2024-09-13 12:00:00
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