The partnership between livestock and solar is significantly beneficial. Due to the shade the solar panels provide livestock water consumption is reduced. This can mean less manual water hauling or filling as well as an increase in longevity of natural water systems (ponds, springs, etc).
Livestock increase solar production by ensuring grass and other plants don’t interfere with the functioning of the solar panels. The agrivoltaic relationship with livestock also leads to the savings of fuel that would be needed for mechanical cutting and avoids the use of chemical herbicides that can cause pollution of both the soil and water resources.