Agrivoltaics refers to the dual use of land for both agriculture and solar energy generation. This innovative approach involves installing solar panels on agricultural fields, allowing farmers to grow crops while simultaneously generating renewable energy. The design of agrivoltaic systems aims to optimize land use, providing benefits such as increased food production, enhanced energy security, and reduced land competition between farming and solar energy. The shading from solar panels can also help protect crops from extreme weather and improve water retention in the soil. Agrivoltaics represents a sustainable solution to address the challenges of food supply and energy needs in the context of climate change and land scarcity.
Versigny and Rosières villages oppose the Greenlight Valois agrivoltaic project. The project plans to install 70,000 solar panels over 53 hectares, providing power to 15,000 people annually. Locals fear the…