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agrivoltaic

American  
[ag-ri-vahl-tay-ik, -vohl-] / ˌæg rɪ vɑlˈteɪ ɪk, -voʊl- /

adjective

  1. relating to, engaging in, or involving use of the same piece of farmland both for agricultural purposes and to generate electricity through solar panels.


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"Agrivoltaics is promising, but we must protect both the farmer and the developer," says Manu Srivastava, who oversees solar and agrivoltaic projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

The team in Germany says its effort is the first agrivoltaic project that’s solely focused on hops, but projects have sprouted around the world in several countries for a variety of grains, fruits and vegetables.

From Seattle Times Jul. 21, 2023

Such agrivoltaic farming can help meet Canada's food and energy needs and reduce its fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse gas emissions in the future.

From Salon May 3, 2023

The governor’s budget includes funding for agrivoltaic research, more commonly known as dual-use solar.

From Seattle Times Jan. 28, 2022

Interns working on the agrivoltaic project record key measurements of non-canopy plants.

From Washington Post

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