Virginia passes law defining agrivoltaics to expand solar-farming opportunities
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Diana DiGangi
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Virginia has passed legislation formally defining "agrivoltaics" — the co-location of solar energy generation and agricultural activities — expanding opportunities for farmers to host solar projects while maintaining farming operations. The law requires agrivoltaic projects to ensure flexibility for farmers to adapt to market conditions and support operational needs. According to NREL, Virginia currently has 13 agrivoltaic projects, ranging from crop-based and grazing to habitat-based installations, including the 175-MWdc Skipjack Solar Center sheep-grazing project and the smaller Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows.
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· 1 pulledAgrivoltaic projects must 'ensure flexibility for farmers to adapt to market conditions and support operational needs,' according to the law.
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