Symbiosis is a process by which two organisms mutually benefit from each other. Plants and solar panels form a relationship similar to symbiosis in agrivoltaics. As we explained above, while the panels keep the plants happy by keeping their soil moist, their photosynthesis efficient, and their temperatures relatively cool during the day and warm at night, the plants help the panels as well.
The plants transfer water from the soil into the atmosphere through a process called evapotranspiration, which helps to keep the panels cool during the day, allowing them to perform more efficiently and produce more energy. It’s a win-win for the panels and the plants!