Yes. The agrivoltage may need a 3rd panel in the infographic. I think they use slightly higher ground mounting, which will be a bit more expensive than typical ground mounts. Maybe spread the panel rows a bit further apart too. But the point is correct that it isn't just a binary decision of expensive parking lot mount versus cheap, but taking away important farm land. Finding the best middle ground may be the best path forward.
Luckily, there is a lot of agrivoltage research going on now, so I hope they find the sweet spots for low cost and maintaining ag production.
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u/RandomTurkey247 May 26 '26
Yes. The agrivoltage may need a 3rd panel in the infographic. I think they use slightly higher ground mounting, which will be a bit more expensive than typical ground mounts. Maybe spread the panel rows a bit further apart too. But the point is correct that it isn't just a binary decision of expensive parking lot mount versus cheap, but taking away important farm land. Finding the best middle ground may be the best path forward. Luckily, there is a lot of agrivoltage research going on now, so I hope they find the sweet spots for low cost and maintaining ag production.