Yes, ‘solar grazing’ or using land for food (grazing) and energy generation (solar panels) is a great example of dual land use. The grazing benefits farmers, solar farm operators and the site itself, which needs less mowing and herbicide. Grazing cows and goats generally does not take place because of the potential damage to solar panels. One recent New Zealand study found that adding solar panels to a six hectare sheep paddock could increase income for the farm by
close to $1 million, with net profit increasing over $420,000.Read more