Agrivoltaics (dual-use solar) intentionally designs solar systems so agriculture continues underneath and around the array— grazing, crops, habitat, and water stewardship—rather than converting farmland into an industrial use.
Working lands with clear access needs, practical grazing options, and a willingness to design around real operations.
When arrays are placed without drainage planning, access lanes, or long-term agricultural protections.
Sheep (and sometimes other livestock) manage vegetation while benefiting from shade.
Some crops benefit from reduced heat stress and evaporation—site and crop selection matters.
Pollinator-friendly mixes and durable groundcover can stabilize soils and support biodiversity.
The best projects feel like a farm that happens to produce energy—not an energy site that allows a little agriculture.
Equipment lanes, gates, turning radii, and seasonal workflow.
Runoff paths, erosion risk, infiltration zones, and groundcover.
Protections that survive ownership changes and preserve future land options.