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🌬️ Wind Industry Update: A New Era for Agriculture The DOE and USDA have initiated a groundbreaking program aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector by integrating wind energy solutions. This initiative is not just about providing green energy; it's about reshaping the future of farming, making it more sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Key highlights include: ✅ Support for farmers transitioning to renewable energy. ✅ Efforts to decrease carbon footprints while increasing profitability. ✅ Provision of technical and financial resources to adopt wind technology. ✅ This collaborative effort signifies a major leap towards achieving a balance between agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Dive deeper into the transformative impact of this initiative on the farming community and the wind industry here. Read more: https://zurl.co/SeD4 #WindEnergy #SustainableFarming #DOE #USDA #RenewableEnergy #IndustryNews

On the back of our previous article highlighting the benefits that renewable energy projects can bring to Landowners (https://lnkd.in/e_3QsE7c), it is great to see some of these in action through one of Innova recent co-located solar and battery projects. #innova #renewableenergy

🌞 Exciting Read on the Intersection of Agriculture and Solar Power! 🚜 Sharing an insightful article from The Buffalo News Editorial Board on how solar arrays are becoming a powerful ally for farmers in upstate New York. The piece discusses the potential benefits for farmers, the environment, and the broader community. Read more about how the synergy between agriculture and solar energy is not only helping farmers but contributing to a sustainable future. Your thoughts on this fascinating fusion of farming and renewable energy? #SolarEnergy #Agriculture #Sustainability #RenewableFuture #BuffaloNews #CommunityImpact 🌱🌞

Interesting article exploring the divide when it comes to the impact of solar expansion on food production and land economics. Food for thought.. Some key takeaways: - Solar expansion in the U.S. Midwest is encroaching on prime farmland, raising concerns about soil damage and loss of agricultural productivity. - Farmers leasing land for solar projects are experiencing issues like soil erosion and reduced crop yield potential. - Solar developers argue that the economic benefits of renewable energy outweigh the agricultural concerns. - Renewable energy growth is driving demand for land, sometimes leading to competition between farming and solar development. - The Biden Administration's decarbonization goals require significant solar energy capacity, raising questions about land use priorities. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #FarmlandProtection #Agrivoltaics #Agriculture Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/emrNXatB

Are you a landowner interested in contributing to the energy transition? Did you know that renting or selling your land for renewable energy projects can provide you with additional income? 🌍⚡ Benefits of leasing your land for renewables: · Guaranteed and competitive income: lease your land and receive fixed monthly income securely for the long term. · Sustainable development: contribute to reducing pollutant gases and dependency on fossil fuels and imported energy sources. · Comprehensive management: from the very beginning, we handle every step of the process in a personalized manner. · Compatibility of use: your land can still be used for activities like livestock farming or agriculture, even during its use for renewable projects. · Land recovery: after the 25-30 year lease period, we ensure that the land is restored to its original state, allowing previous activities to be resumed. Contact us and discover how renting or selling your land can make you a part of building a greener future: 👉 https://lnkd.in/deRcJG7A #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Check it out! In our June 2024 Sol Purpose newsletter, our featured Infrastructure + Impact Spotlight Series written by Juliana Isaac features Sol System's partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT).🌱 ☀️ Sol and AFT have teamed up to execute a milestone sponsorship agreement focused on Smart Solar initiatives. Smart Solar’s guiding principles minimize the environmental impacts of solar development while promoting ecosystem-focused practices at solar sites. Over the next four years, Sol will participate in a research partnership with AFT aimed at testing soil health and assessing the impact of beneficial vegetation in over 2000 acres of land. We are also piloting agrivoltaics, or the co-location of agriculture and solar, through the cultivation of Kernza, known for its ability to enhance soil stability and nutrition. These initiatives demonstrate that solar energy and land stewardship can coexist and promote ecosystem health from the ground up. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VVNODE To learn more about community impact, sign up for the Sol Purpose Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3VBzPBt #Solarenergy #SmartSolar #Sustainability #AmericanFarmlandTrust #Community Impact

More good news about producing multiple environmental benefits with solar farms.  While there may be many different considerations and views related to solar farms being placed on Ag Lands, we should all be able to agree that if a site is being built.....let's gain as many environmental benefits as possible! #Solarenergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Pollinators #Solar

The 300 MW Cambridge solar and battery project in Queensland, featuring agrivoltaics, has received environmental approval, paving the way for an innovative approach to renewable energy. By planting native grasses and introducing grazing animals, the project aims to boost biodiversity, reduce irrigation needs, and limit chemical use. Part of a larger $1.7 billion plan, it will help create a renewable energy hub in Queensland’s Renewable Energy Zone. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with commissioning expected by late 2026. Read about it here - https://lnkd.in/gKW2uTbg Source: RenewEconomy Author: Rachel Williamson Mentions: Tanya Plibersek #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #RenewableEnergy #Agrivoltaics #AusEnergy

I think that this is interesting and the word agrivoltaics is one that I've been hearing of more and more; especially with flexible solar cells (like those from Ascent Solar and Shannon OReilly). Projects like the one below detailed by Jake Bolster signify the joining of ag, power, decarburization, steel, poser grid, batteries, control panels, water management in arid climates, and tax incentives. It's a complex, but winning Venn diagram. I can only imagine that as more DOE pilot projects take shape and costs come down, opportunity will grow. I see this focusing on high value ag first in a way that allows for duel use of land. I would imagine that this will spur secondary business models as well as installation and expertise will need to follow 'the sun'. #solarenergy #agriculture #agrivoltaics https://lnkd.in/dvV8PPRK

Can solar energy and agriculture co-exist? There are concerns about the impact of solar arrays on rural landscapes, property values, land use and local economies. Read more on the challenges and opportunities in solar: https://lnkd.in/gHVAMum4  #Solar #Agrivoltaics