Solar is helping farmers in California save water and secure reliable income in the face of drought and economic pressure.
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Solar energy can help grasslands weather droughts in the semi-arid American West.
The major benefit of agrivoltaics is that solar panels shelter crops and animals from the heat, while providing more warmth at night. Soils also retain more moisture and some crops grow better.
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Professor of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Stellenbosch University
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