White Lake Farm Photovoltaic Panels

Which Lake is based on a floating solar farm?

Our simulations are based on Windermere, the largest lake in England and one of the most well-studied lakes in the world. Floating solar farms reduce how much wind and sunlight reaches the lake’s surface, changing many of the processes that occur within.

How do floating solar farms affect Lake temperatures?

Floating solar farms reduce how much wind and sunlight reaches the lake’s surface, changing many of the processes that occur within. As each floating solar farm has a different design, we ran simulations to see how lake temperatures changed with over 10,000 unique combinations of wind speed and solar radiation.

What is the Lakeside Solar Project?

The Lakeside Solar Project is a proposed solar energy project for farmland in White River Township. It will be discussed during the forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Montague City Hall, 8778 Ferry Street. The forum will feature a panel discussion by farmers involved in the project and a question-and-answer session.

Can agrivoltaics increase access to land for black and immigrant farmers?

Adding farming to existing solar energy sites is being explored as an approach to increase access to land for historically disadvantaged groups, such as Black and immigrant farmers. At the same time, questions remain for farmers about how to do agrivoltaics, including which crops are suitable in a shaded environment.

Where can I learn more about agrivoltaics?

Farmers interested in learning more about agrivoltaics can visit the , which connects farmers, land managers, and researchers with trusted resources to support the growth of co-located solar and sustainable agriculture. The AgriSolar Clearinghouse also offers a helpful guide on getting started with agrivoltaics.

How many agrivoltaic sites are there in the US?

Based on data collected so far by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, there are over 2.8 GW of agrivoltaic sites in the U.S., the majority of which involve sheep grazing and/or pollinator habitat. Growing crops under solar panels has been largely confined to research test plots, though this is beginning to change.