The agrivoltaics project at Big Lake is among the first of its kind in Minnesota and one of only 35 agrivoltaics farm projects in the nation that grow crops. US Solar is proud to be a leader on agrivoltaics and projects that support emerging farmers.
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We are delighted to see our friends and partners at the The Food Group recognized in this Sahan Journal article by Andrew Hazzard. The piece sheds important light on how gaining long term access to land is one of the most persistent barriers faced by emerging farmers aspiring to grow produce.
"Solar gardens are typically active for 25 years. Agrivoltaics is attractive to solar companies because it ensures the land around panels are managed, and it can help bridge divides in farming communities, where people are sometimes hesitant to give up agricultural land", according to U.S. Solar Director of Development Peter Schmitt.
US Solar is proud to be a leader on agrivoltaics projects that support land access, community development, and emerging farmers. The agrivoltaics project at Big Lake is among the first of its kind in Minnesota and one of only 35 agrivoltaics farm projects in the nation that grow crops.
