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Community solar farms can grow more than electricity. #Agrivoltaics places crops or livestock underneath and between rows of solar panels. We are proud to say that we have been testing agrivoltaics with #sheep grazing at a few of our Colorado #solar farms and it's been going great! This process allows for efficient land use, as the land supports both energy production and crop cultivation or livestock grazing simultaneously. Sheep grazing is an effective and #eco-friendly way to manage vegetation around solar panels. The sheep keep the grass trimmed, reducing the need for mechanical mowing and chemical herbicides, which helps maintain the efficiency of the solar panels. Additionally, the shade provided by the panels can create a cooler microclimate that can benefit certain crops and improve soil moisture retention. Photo credit: Brown Land & Livestock, LLC

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10,000 years of cooperation and sheep are still making the world a better place for human beings.

Dusty Mosier

Business Development Manager

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This is great

Arlo Hark

Founder & Operator, Cannon Valley Graziers LLC

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Love to see this!

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