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 grow

An increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practices. The partnership between solar developers and farmers focuses on effectively implementing agrivoltaics within productive farmland. To achieve this, various design elements must be considered to meet the requirements of both crops and solar installations.