After observing solar farms for the past couple of decades, researchers have found that solar farms have an incredible ability to alter the microclimate under them. In fact, scientists in Oregon found that 90 percent more biomass flourished in areas partly or fully covered by solar panels. This was due to the shade solar farms create, which lead to a 328 percent increase in water efficiency, allowing for longer growth during the growing season while providing richer pasture for livestock.
How farms can benefit from the presence of solar panels
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