Considerations for “Grazing-Ready” Solar Facilities Planning for Integration of Sheep

Source:

NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)

Author(s):

WSP USA and Agrivoltaic Solutions LLC

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Additional Keywords:

Solar, agrivoltaics, agrophotovoltaics, agrisolar, solar sharing, PV agriculture, agri-PV, dual use, co- utilization, co-location, sheep grazing, solar design, agriculture, AgPV, AGV

Abstract/Summary:

These considerations support integration of design and construction elements at the facility planning
and design stage to help promote “grazing-ready” site conditions that enable integration of grazing at
any point in the lifespan of a solar facility. The guide is intended to help to educate the solar
development community, substantiate co-location of sheep grazing with solar, and encourage
discussions among the farming and solar development communities to expand farmer involvement in
agrivoltaics.