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Blue State Steps Up To Save US Farms With Solar Power

Key Takeaway

States are increasingly adopting agrivoltaics policies to unlock new solar development opportunities while providing economic benefits to agricultural communities.

AI Summary

  • New Jersey is actively promoting agrivoltaics (dual-use solar) as a state policy to integrate solar development with agricultural land use.
  • This initiative aims to provide farmers with a new, reliable revenue stream, potentially easing land access and development costs for solar developers.
  • The policy signals a growing trend in state-level support for innovative solar deployment models, creating new opportunities for project development in agricultural areas.

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Article Content

New Jersey is among the US states pursuing dual-use solar power (aka agrivoltaics) to help farmers keep farming while adding a reliable new source of revenue to their property. The post Blue State Steps Up To Save US Farms With Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica .