Sustainable co-production of food and solar power to relax land-use constraints

Miskin, Caleb K.; Li, Yiru; Perna, Allison; Ellis, Ryan G.; Grubbs, Elizabeth K.; Bermel, Peter

doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0388-x

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“…Although it is a net benefit for society to eliminate tobacco production [115], this is not the case when renewable energy displaces food, which can raise prices and increase hunger of the impoverished [72]. Agrivoltaic systems represent a sustainable solution to this land use constraint [71]. Fortunately, the results of this study indicate that respondents prefer solar projects that are designed to provide multiple benefits.…”

Section: Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

Pascaris

Schelly

Rouleau

et al. 2022

GRN TECH RES SUSTAIN

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Agrivoltaic systems integrate agricultural production with solar photovoltaic electricity generation. Given the proven technical, economic, and environmental co-benefits provided by agrivoltaic systems, increased proliferation is anticipated, which necessitates accounting for the nuances of community resistance to solar development on farmland and identifying pathways for mitigation. Minimizing siting conflict and addressing agricultural communities’ concerns will be key in continued deployment of agrivoltaics, as localized acceptance of solar is a critical determinant of project success. This survey study assessed if public support for solar development increases when energy and agricultural production are combined in an agrivoltaic system. Results show that 81.8% of respondents would be more likely to support solar development in their community if it integrated agricultural production. This increase in support for solar given the agrivoltaic approach highlights a development strategy that can improve local social acceptance and the deployment rate of solar. Survey respondents prefer agrivoltaic projects that a) are designed to provide economic opportunities for farmers and the local community b) are not located on public property c) do not threaten local interests and d) ensure fair distribution of economic benefits. Proactively identifying what the public perceives as opportunities and concerns related to agrivoltaic development can help improve the design, business model, and siting of systems in the U.S.

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Section: Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 94%

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

Pascaris

Schelly

Rouleau

et al. 2022

GRN TECH RES SUSTAIN

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“…Although it is a net benefit for society to eliminate tobacco production (WHO, 2011), this is not the case when renewable energy displaces food, which can raise prices and increase hunger of the impoverished (Mitchell, 2008). Agrivoltaic systems represent a sustainable solution to this land use constraint (Miskin et al, 2019). Fortunately, the results of this study indicate that respondents prefer solar projects that are designed to provide multiple benefits.…”

Section: Policy Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 87%

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

Pascaris¹,

Schelly²,

Rouleau³

et al. 2021

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Agrivoltaic systems allow for the simultaneous production of solar-generated electricity and agriculture. As the climate change related impacts of conventional energy and food production intensify, finding strategies to increase the deployment of solar photovoltaic systems, preserve agricultural land, and minimize competing land uses is urgent. Given the proven technical, economic, and environmental advantages provided by agrivoltaic systems, increased proliferation is anticipated, which necessitates accounting for the nuances of community resistance to solar development on farmland. Minimizing siting conflict and addressing agricultural communities’ concerns will be key in promoting public support for agrivoltaics, as localized acceptance of solar is a critical determinant of project success. This survey study assessed if public support for solar development increases when energy and agricultural production are combined in an agrivoltaic system. Results show that 81.8% of respondents would be more likely to support solar development in their community if it combined the production of both energy and agriculture. This increase in support for solar given the agrivoltaic approach highlights a development strategy that can improve local social acceptance and the deployment rate of solar photovoltaics. Survey respondents prefer agrivoltaic projects that a) are designed to provide economic opportunities for farmers and the local community b) are located on private property or existing agricultural land c) do not threaten local interests and d) ensure fair distribution of economic benefits. Proactively identifying what the public perceives as opportunities and concerns related to agrivoltaic development can help improve the design, business model, and siting of systems in the U.S.

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“…CPV modules have to be installed at an elevated height (5 m or higher) to provide sufficient space for crop growth, livestock movement, activities of farmers, and farming machines (23). However, the problem of shading on crops might hinder their premium-quality growth.…”

Section: Applications Of Cpv Modules In Agrivoltaicsmentioning

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On the Advent of Solar Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules in Crop Cultivation Environments

Shiva¹,

Gorjian²,

Jamshidian³

et al. 2022

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Sustainable co-production of food and solar power to relax land-use constraints

Cited by 60 publications

References 39 publications

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

Do agrivoltaics improve public support for solar? A survey on perceptions, preferences, and priorities

On the Advent of Solar Concentrating Photovoltaic Modules in Crop Cultivation Environments

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