In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similar

Recent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar panels was lower, lambs benefited from enhanced nutrition and reduced heat stress due to the shade provided. This innovative agrivoltaic approach allows simultaneous electricity generation and livestock grazing, and its popularity is rising across the country, especially with sheep utilizing solar sites.