Tag: agrivoltaics
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PV Pastures: Harnessing NDVI for Agrivoltaic Efficiency
This article explores the use of NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) for pasture management in utility-scale agrivoltaic projects. It highlights practical applications and benefits such as optimizing irrigation schedules, monitoring vegetation health, and enhancing overall plant management strategies. The article compares the use of Sentinel-2 and Landsat satellite imagery for NDVI analysis, detailing their respective…
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Grazing Green: How Sheep Revolutionize Solar Farm Maintenance
Let’s explore the innovative practice of using sheep for grazing on utility-scale solar farms, highlighting its cost-competitive alternative to traditional mechanical mowing for natural vegetation management, emphasizing environmental benefits such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved soil health.