Potential benefits to the crops will derive from lower plant temperatures, reduced sunburn and improved fruit set. It works by placing solar panels high above crops. Agrivoltaics, the co-location of solar energy production with agriculture, presents a range of challenges and benefits to the system as a whole. Not all crops perform. . Many—like chile peppers—can comfortably tolerate a 35% to 50% reduction in photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) compared to open sunlight all day. This innovative approach not only maximizes land use but also enhances sustainability in agriculture.
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