In a video produced by Solar Energy UK, third-generation farmer Jonathan Keeling, of Crays Hall farm in Essex, said the attractiveness of hosting a solar farm is, “having a steady income whilst allowing you to carry on farming”. The land he formerly used for agriculture, “wasn’t very profitable – so the solar panels have really helped,” he added.
Hosting a solar farm, “just keeps allowing farmers to continue growing food for the county… and I think when you speak to the majority of farmers that are involved with solar, everyone’s of the same opinion: it’s allowing you to become a better farmer,” he said.
Farmers are already installing solar panels, often positioning tilted arrays over crops or allowing sheep to graze between panels. But such installations, known as agrovoltaics, can lead to excessive shading of…
Solar farms are keeping British agriculture in business, say three long-established farmers who host panels on their land.
Solar panels over crops conserve water, reduce evaporation, and protect plants from extreme weather. This system offers farmers dual income from crops and solar energy, enhancing economic sustainability. Global adoption of agrovoltaics is growing, with significant market expansion projected by 2033.
He stressed the benefits to wildlife of having a solar farm, which can in turn boost agricultural income by attracting pollinators and delivering natural pest control. Seeley similarly described the land under his panels as a “paradise” for biodiversity.
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Combining solar and growing crops is gaining global momentum, and is already being used in Germany by farmers who are using solar panels to create shade for their orchards. Research in Africa showed that solar panels shade crops from the extreme droughts and heat waves that are becoming more prevalent there due to climate change.
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Farmers are already installing solar panels, often positioning tilted arrays over crops or allowing sheep to graze between panels.
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