Balancing Solar and Agriculture

Written By Troy Corder

The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which solar photovoltaic facilities and agricultural production compete for land use, as well as the extent to which agricultural production is affected by solar development. The paper is divided into two sections:

Understanding the Context of Solar Development and Agriculture in North Carolina.

  • Developing Renewable Energy

  • Landowner Land Use Choice

  • Solar Facility Construction

  • Duration of Solar Use

Weighing the Impact of PV Development on AgricultureSolar PV Land Use

  • Solar PV Land Use

  • Impact on Agricultural Productivity

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Troy Corder
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