A study by the University of Western Ontario has found that pairing sheep with solar panels can be a mutually beneficial arrangement, dubbed “agrivoltaics.” The practice involves using farmland for both agriculture and solar panels, with sheep helping to maintain the grass and reduce maintenance costs. The study found that sheep can eliminate the need for herbicides and costly grass cutting, while also providing a steady revenue source for shepherds. The solar panels, in turn, can increase grass yield and protect sheep from predators. The study’s lead researcher, Joshua Pearce, notes that Canada has fallen behind the US in adopting this practice, with Texas having tripled its sheep population compared to Canada. He suggests that Canada could save millions of dollars by using this method, instead of importing lamb. The practice has also been successful in other parts of the world, such as winemaking and olive production, and can help reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.
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