Install solar panels on rural vacant land

Should solar energy be located on farmland?

Locating solar energy on farmland could significantly increase the available land for solar development, while maintaining land in agricultural production and expanding economic opportunities for farmers, rural communities, and the solar industry.

Will agricultural land be used for solar energy?

Agricultural land in the U.S. has the technical potential to provide 27 terawatts of solar energy capacity. This is a quarter of the total U.S. solar energy capacity of 115 TW. Only 0.3% of farmland is expected to be used for solar energy by 2035. Will using land for solar panels drive up the price of food?

Is powering vacant land a good idea?

Here’s the exciting part, powering vacant land has completely transformed. Solar panels now produce electricity cheaper than many traditional sources, battery storage is finally affordable, and sometimes going off-grid actually costs less than connecting to the utility company.

What is dual land use with PV systems?

In a region rich in sunshine but scarce in water, dual land use with PV systems means harnessing solar power not only for energy production but also for improving water management practices and creating a more sustainable landscape. Section. Click here to view at a larger scale. / image: Magic Sun