RESEARCH December 11, 2024

Research Brief: Agrivoltaics Harvest the Sun Twice

Photo: Nikita Mistry / UC Davis (CC BY 2.0)

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  1. bingyaoli says:

    Thanks to the research team and the developers of the technology for their contribution to this technology, which offers hope for solving the three core problems of food, energy, and water. I hope that the implementation of this technology brings new opportunities to more regions, especially resource-poor communities. I see Agrivoltaics technology as an innovative solution to optimize resource use. It capitalizes on the long hours of sunlight in semi-arid regions by generating electricity from solar power while providing a more suitable growing environment for drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant plants. While reducing the direct impact of solar radiation on crops, it significantly reduces water evaporation and increases soil moisture. Through rainwater harvesting systems, this technology further enables the recycling of water resources, storing valuable rainwater and using it for irrigation, truly integrating resources efficiently, and killing multiple birds with one stone. This project has inspired me and taught me a lot about agriculture.

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