Researching Combined Solar Energy and Farming on the Same Land (Agrivoltaics).
This law mandates federal research and demonstration projects on agrivoltaic systems, which integrate solar energy production with crop or animal farming on the same plot of land. The goal is to boost farmer profitability, enhance agricultural resilience against climate change, and develop new, sustainable methods for food and energy production. It also requires assessing how to modify federal support programs, such as crop insurance and tax credits, to accommodate these integrated solutions.
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The government will study how to optimally combine solar panels with grazing livestock or crops to maximize productivity and farmer income without displacing agricultural land.
A network of research sites will be established across the country to test and demonstrate these integrated systems, supporting agricultural innovation and rural economic opportunities.
Existing federal support programs (like crop insurance and investment tax credits) will be evaluated and potentially modified to better support farmers using agrivoltaic solutions.
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