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Republicans' efforts to stop renewable energy deployment is not going to work to stop American farmers from deploying solar on their land to help them grow better and be more profitable operations via agrivoltaics. #AgPV […]

New Agrivoltaic Solutions Keep Bubbling Up Across The US Solar farming innovators continue to push the envelope on agrivoltaic practices that support agricultural productivity and resiliency.

Republicans' efforts to stop renewable energy deployment is not going to work to stop American farmers from deploying solar on their land to help them grow better and be more profitable operations via agrivoltaics. #AgPV
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There's a new documentary about issues facing small farmers in Colorado and how agrivoltaics might be able to help save family farms. #AgPV
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There's a new documentary about issues facing small farmers in Colorado and how agrivoltaics might be able to help save family farms. #AgPV
https://youtu.be/PmK3v90CzpY?si=um-TXICHJ_19EPBP

Not sure why you state that we haven't started doing agrivoltaics. Gigawatts of #AgPV is getting installed every quarter and it is going to start picking up pace. It's just following the traditional S-curve of new technology deployment.

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Solar panels create beneficial microclimates that significantly improve sheep welfare compared to conventional grazing environments. Researchers documented enhanced wool growth rates and superior fiber strength compared to animals in traditional pasturing. #AgPV […]

1,700 sheep installed between solar panels, a surprising change observed in the animals. - Evidence Network Renewable energy projects increasingly embrace innovative approaches that benefit both environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity. A groundbreaking three-year study conducted by Lights...

Solar panels create beneficial microclimates that significantly improve sheep welfare compared to conventional grazing environments. Researchers documented enhanced wool growth rates and superior fiber strength compared to animals in traditional pasturing. #AgPV
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PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Celebrates Successful Launch of New York's First Agrivoltaics Project — Lightstar Lightstar Renewables LLC proudly announces the la unch of the Plains Road Agrivoltaics project, an initiative that seamlessly integrates solar energy production with agricultural use on the DiMartin...

Assembly Member Brian Maher said, "Today marks a turning point for sustainable development in New York. The Plains Road project demonstrates how we can honor our agricultural heritage while meeting our clean energy goals. #AgPV 🔌💡
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PRESS RELEASE: Lightstar Renewables Celebrates Successful Launch of New York's First Agrivoltaics Project **_Ribbon-cutting ceremony with representation from state officials and agricultural leaders marks a new era for dual-purpose land use, combining clean energy production with active farming._** MONTGOMERY, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- **Lightstar Renewables LLC** celebrated a major milestone in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy with the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Plains Road agrivoltaics project. The groundbreaking initiative, launched at the DiMartino Farm in Montgomery, New York, drew significant attention from state officials, agricultural leaders, and local media, and other local faming families marking a new chapter in dual-purpose land use that benefits both farming and clean energy production. Representing **Assembly Member Brian Maher,** whose legislative support was instrumental in the project's development, was his Chief of Staff, Meghan Hurlburt. She stood alongside representatives from **American Farmland Trust (AFT)** and Iain Ward, Farmer, Founder, and CEO of **Solar Agricultural Services, Inc. (SolAg).** Together, they joined local farmers, community members, and regional media outlets who had gathered to witness the commissioning of New York's first agrivoltaics installation. In a message crafted especially for the event, Assembly Member Brian Maher said, "Today marks a turning point for sustainable development in New York. The Plains Road project demonstrates how we can honor our agricultural heritage while meeting our clean energy goals. This is the kind of innovative thinking we need to build a resilient future for rural communities." Linda Garrett, New York & New Jersey Regional Director at American Farmland Trust, praised the project's alignment with AFT's **Smart Solar** principles. "Lightstar has created a model that truly puts farmers first. This project shows how solar development can strengthen rather than compromise agricultural operations," she said. The ceremony highlighted the unique design features that allow hay planting and harvesting equipment to operate seamlessly around the solar installation. The project will also add two acres of vegetable production, providing opportunities for new entry farmers while generating enough clean energy to power 466 homes annually. Local farmer participants expressed enthusiasm about the project's potential to enhance farm viability. Iain Ward of SolAg emphasized the agricultural benefits: "This project proves that agrivoltaics can deliver real value to working farms. We're not just installing solar panels – we're creating new opportunities for agricultural innovation." **Lucy Bullock-Sieger**, Chief Strategy Officer at Lightstar, called on other communities to explore similar initiatives. "Plains Road is just the beginning. We encourage municipalities and farmers across New York and beyond to consider how agrivoltaics can serve their unique needs and contribute to a more sustainable future." ### About Lightstar Renewables LLC Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, Lightstar Renewables is leading the industry in community solar development, dedicated to creating clean energy solutions that benefit people, landowners, communities, and the planet. With over 1 gigawatt (GW) of projects completed or in development, Lightstar prioritizes sustainable development and long-term partnerships to shape a brighter, more resilient future powered by renewable energy. Learn more at www.lightstar.com **Press Contact:** Meghan Welborn, Director of Marketing and Public Relations meghan.welborn@lightstar.com

Assembly Member Brian Maher said, "Today marks a turning point for sustainable development in New York. The Plains Road project demonstrates how we can honor our agricultural heritage while meeting our clean energy goals. #AgPV
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Do you like #AgPV better than agrivoltaics?

I like this way of describing agrivoltaics. It allows farmers to make money from agriculture PLUS from electricity sales so they can make way more from their farmland.

Such a huge potential there is for #AgPV. Farmers are going to embrace "planting" PV just because it makes so much sense.

Yes, vertical PV panel installations should do better than fixed tilt in terms of hail.

I like this way of describing agrivoltaics. It allows farmers to make money from agriculture PLUS from electricity sales so they can make way more from their farmland. Such a huge potential there is for #AgPV.

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Farmers are going to embrace agrivoltaics because it will increase the income they can make from their farms. That's just how capitalism works. Then they'll also start transitioning to electric equipment from diesel for the same reason. #AgPV […]

Farmers are going to embrace agrivoltaics because it will increase the income they can make from their farms. That's just how capitalism works. Then they'll also start transitioning to electric equipment from diesel for the same reason. #AgPV
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AGRIVOLTAIC OPPORTUNITIES LAND USE EFFICIENCY 100% Potatoes and 100% Solar Power 103% Potatoes f 83% Solar Power > Ee Figure 13: Through the combined use of land, the land use efficiency with agrivoltaics on the test site in Heggelbach is up to 186 percent. (Illustration of potatoes © HappyPictures/shutterstock.com)

I stumbled upon this cool consolidation of agrivoltaics info if you are also interested in this exciting new opportunity to earn more and better predictable income from farming. #AgPV
https://www.agrisolarclearinghouse.org/atlas/

AGRIVOLTAIC OPPORTUNITIES LAND USE EFFICIENCY 100% Potatoes and 100% Solar Power 103% Potatoes f 83% Solar Power > Ee Figure 13: Through the combined use of land, the land use efficiency with agrivoltaics on the test site in Heggelbach is up to 186 percent. (Illustration of potatoes © HappyPictures/shutterstock.com)

I stumbled upon this cool consolidation of agrivoltaics info if you are also interested in this exciting new opportunity to earn more and better predictable income from farming. #AgPV #EnergySky
www.agrisolarclearinghouse.org/atlas/

Shading cocoa with PV might also provide a viable way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from that agricultural activity as well. #AgPV

German researchers have started the process of making it easier for farmers to make decisions about incorporating agrivoltaics into their businesses thankfully. #AgPV

German researchers have started the process of making it easier for farmers to make decisions about incorporating agrivoltaics into their businesses thankfully. #AgPV
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Vertical agrivoltaics in a temperate climate: Exploring technical, agricultural, meteorological, and social dimensions The combined use of land for agriculture and photovoltaic electricity production (agrivoltaics) could be a strategy to capture benefits for both crops…

Researchers installed two types of bifacial solar panels: traditional, south-facing tilted, and vertical, east-west-facing. Vertical panels produce higher ROI, as generation peaks coincide with morning and late afternoon demand #AgPV 🔌💡@commercialsolarguy.com
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Researchers installed two types of bifacial solar panels: traditional, south-facing tilted, and vertical, east-west-facing. The vertical panels produce higher ROI, as generation peaks coincide with morning and late afternoon demand. #AgPV […]

Crop selection in Agri-PV: international review based strategic decision-making model Agri-Photovoltaics (Agri-PV) is well known for its dual land use, integrating solar energy generation with agricultural production. This not only opti…

Awesome for Agrivoltaics #AgPV

“Future research could further refine the matrix by incorporating real-world case studies, empirical field data, and stakeholder input to enhance its applicability across different agricultural landscapes.”
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Awesome for Agrivoltaics #AgPV

“Future research could further refine the matrix by incorporating real-world case studies, empirical field data, and stakeholder input to enhance its applicability across different agricultural landscapes.” […]

A farmer leading a herd of pigs among PV mounted in the field.

Pigs with PV probably deserves more attention since the market for bacon is so much larger than is that for lamb.

Sure, we need to transition away from animal husbandry, but it's my opinion that first we need to end the practice of burning fossil fuels. #AgPV #EnergySky

A farmer leading a herd of pigs among PV mounted in the field.

Pigs with PV probably deserves more attention since the market for bacon is so much larger than is that for lamb.

Sure, we need to transition away from animal husbandry, but it's my opinion that first we need to end the practice of burning fossil fuels. #AgPV

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Farmers Powering Communities was just established with the aim of recruiting more farmers to host community solar projects.

It's a partnership between the American Farmland Trust, Kentucky-based firm Edelen Renewable, Reactivate, a subsidiary of Invenergy and the credit firm Lafayette Square […]

If someone can come up with an economical way to incorporate agrivoltaics #AgPV into crops that are combined that would help a lot as the specialty crops like these chives growing on this project represent only a small proportion of agricultural production.

I would have clipped out the meeting location perhaps.

Seeing much on "agrivoltaics" there? Mainly, I'm expecting farmland owners are just looking into figuring out how to make some predictable income from their land and not necessarily trying out #AgPV

Newly covered English dairy w/ 100 kWh BESS

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Republicans and other conservative political parties across the globe that have been purchased by the fossil fuel industry like the GOP has been want to block farmers from deploying PV on their land.

They won't be able to since farmers aren't stupid in my experience. #AgPV […]

Republicans and other conservative political parties across the globe that have been purchased by the fossil fuel industry like the GOP has been want to block farmers from deploying PV on their land.

They won't be able to since farmers aren't stupid in my experience. #AgPV