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In 2022, North Carolina farmer Lance Tabor used a 40-acre solar site for sheep grazing; he brought 41 animals onto the property to expand his operation- In 2024, Cornell researchers grew radishes and radicchio between solar panels near Albany; shade reduced light and crop biomass, with radishes more affected
- In 2019, Cornell began testing sheep grazing beneath New York solar panels; the project examined vegetation control, shade, and forage for the animals
- Boost for green energy projects: Maharashtra govt waives 25 pc land transfer feeMaharashtra announced a waiver for the 25 per cent transfer fee on land for renewable energy projects. This decision aims to alleviate fina...26 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- In 2019, New York farmer Erica Frenay sent 59 sheep to graze at a solar farm for five months; she earned $2,325 while allowing her own pasture to recoverAt Shelterbelt Farm in New York, Erica Frenay has taken a creative approach by leasing her sheep to graze beneath solar panels. This arrang...25 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- In 2019, Purdue began growing corn and soybeans around solar panels in Indiana; after 4 years, even the most shaded corn plots lost only 7.7 percent of their yieldPurdue University researchers have been examining how solar panels affect crop production since 2019, particularly focusing on corn and soy...23 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Chana sowing holds key to pulses inflationChana, India's most consumed pulse, which is central to making everything from salty snacks to nutritious meals, needs adequate soil moistu...23 Oct, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- In 2024, Rutgers planted soybeans between solar panels in New Jersey; the first harvest found no significant yield difference between two solar panel designsRutgers University recently performed a groundbreaking experiment on agrivoltaics to assess soybean yield productivity beneath solar panels...22 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- India set to meet 2030 green goals, but UN issues a global warningIndia is expected to meet its 2030 and 2035 climate targets due to ambitious renewable energy initiatives. The UN report highlights the glo...22 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- School assembly headlines for October 22: Top India, international, business and sports updatesSchool assembly news headlines for October 22, 2026, cover major national, international, business and sporting developments. Key updates i...21 Oct, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- New policy in works to boost agrivoltaics in India; enhance farmers' income via energy generationIndia's government is formulating a policy to enhance the adoption of agrivoltaics across the country. This initiative aims to increase far...21 Oct, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- States may be nudged to go for agrivoltaic solar projectsStates have been showing a lot of interest in this and in addition to the pilot that the Centre is doing, states such as Odisha, Madhya Pra...19 Oct, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- PM-KUSUM 2.0 may be aligned with farm schemes: Renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar SarangiThe government plans to expand PM KUSUM to include incentives for modern irrigation practices among farmers. This expansion will encourage ...19 Oct, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...18 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to growAn increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practi...17 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2021, a North Carolina farmer struggling to expand his sheep business found 33 acres beneath solar panels; then landed a second solar grazing contractAlex Greer strategically utilized a program that links farmers with solar developers to enhance his sheep business. By securing grazing con...17 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Ohio solar farm is now home to more than 3 million honey bees. Veteran beekeepers turn land around panels into pollinator habitatIn Ohio, Big Plain Solar is pioneering a unique blend of renewable energy and agriculture by integrating over 50 hives of honey bees into i...23 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...19 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Next phase of PM-KUSUM may be OKed soon: Pralhad JoshiThe upcoming PM KUSUM phase will feature a dedicated agrivoltaics component for farmers. This initiative will allow farmers to earn income ...10 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
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