1,700 Sheep Walked Through Solar Panels : Scientists Publish Surprising Results

Agrivoltaics is the practice of using the same land for both farming and solar power generation. As the need for sustainable energy increases, so does the interest in efficient land use. Traditionally, one might think you need to choose between food or energy. But agrivoltaics offers a win-win solution, allowing farmers to raise crops or livestock beneath solar panels.

In this case, sheep are the stars of the story—acting like eco-friendly lawnmowers, trimming grass and reducing the need for costly maintenance around solar panels. But that’s just the beginning.