Why isn’t agrivoltaics taking off in Arizona?
July 4, 2025
Why isn’t agrivoltaics taking off in Arizona?
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At the University of Arizona’s Biosphere 2, researcher Greg Barron-Gafford is showing how crops like artichokes and carrots thrive under solar panels, gaining shade and moisture protection in the face of desert heat. Agrivoltaics, the blend of agriculture and solar energy, is showing real promise—just 30 feet away, unshaded crops wilt under the same conditions.
Learn more about Dr. Barron-Gafford's VIP Team Agrivoltaics: Food, Energy, and Water Solutions