Yes, some crops need lots of sun but not all. Some of them even like shade. Some like sun but it's getting too hot and dry, so they don't like it as they used to. Some partial cover would be great! Solve two problems at once by adopting agri-voltaic solutions. 

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There's kind of a problem lately (and about to get worse) that has to do with solar panels occupying fertile lands. Both panels and plants need sun, so the proper locations overlap significantly. 

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For operational reasons, slopes are avoided, and proximity to access points are preferred. So everything agriculture prioritizes, energy production does also. Agri-voltaic has the pro that can be easier to accept by the local communities because farmers themselves can implement it and become energy producers. 

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If framed properly, it's much more a bottom-up process than a top-down imposed change. If planned properly, landscapes have much more chances to not be completely ruined. It will all come down to regulation and strategy but overall it's a promising solution.

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