The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has approved 16 agrivoltaic projects, totaling 52.06 MW of clean, renewable energy produced on agricultural land. This is the first round of projects under the Dual-Use Pilot Agrivoltaics program, combining solar power with various agricultural activities to support farmers in making their operations more profitable while adding capacity to the grid. The success of these projects will inform the establishment of a permanent agrivoltaics program in New Jersey, showcasing a promising solution for sustainable energy production and agricultural practices.
16 Agrivoltaic Projects on Local Farms Move Forward in New Jersey
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