Agrivoltaics can increase or reduce yields and profits, depending on the crop and where the systems are deployed

In a world where increasing demands for food security and energy strain existing resources, scientists are looking for new ways to maximize both. One potential option, agrivoltaics, integrates solar photovoltaics with crops. A study examines the agricultural and economic trade-offs that come with installing solar arrays on working farms across the Midwest. The research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.