Agrivoltaics
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Agrivoltaics (agrophotovoltaics, agrisolar, or dual-use solar) is the dual use of land for solar energy production and agriculture.[2][3] The technique was conceived by Adolf Goetzberger and Armin Zastrow in 1981.[4] Agrivoltaics includes multiple methods of combining agriculture with photovoltaics, according to the agricultural activity, including plants, livestock, greenhouses, and pollinator support.[5]
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Because the sunlight is shared,[6] system design requires trading off objectives such as optimizing crop yield, crop quality, and energy production. Some crops benefit from the increased shade, lessening or even eliminating the trade-off.[7]