Can Solar Panels and Cows Coexist? Cutting-Edge Agrivoltaics Research in Minnesota

In west-central Minnesota, groundbreaking agrivoltaic research is reshaping farming. Almanac reporter Kaomi Lee explores how dairy cows are grazing under solar panels, combining agriculture with renewable energy. Agrivoltaics offers shade for livestock, reducing heat stress and boosting milk production. Discover how these solar arrays, which power farms and electric vehicles, are creating a sustainable future for farmers by generating electricity without sacrificing cropland. Learn from the innovative research of the University of Minnesota and local farmers who are leading the charge in dual-use solar farming. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS... Instagram:   / twincitiespbs   TikTok:   / twincitiespbs   Facebook:   / tptpbs   This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #agrivoltaics #solarenergy #renewableenergy #agriculture #minnesota