BlueWave, a solar developer focused on agrivoltaics, is entering New York State with three solar projects in the design phase. The installations have a total capacity of 16 MW and are all located in Johnstown, New York State.
“We have taken a deep dive into agrivoltaic energy, it is now our default land use option in our solar panels,” said Jesse Robertson-DuBois, director of sustainable development at Bluewave, told pv magazine USA.
All arrays will feature herd-friendly agrivoltaic designs that integrate sheep grazing for natural vegetation management, in line with local zoning regulations, BlueWave said.
The agricultural sector combines farming practices with solar photovoltaic energy production and is expected to become a $9.3 billion market by 2031. Allied analyses has said the practice can help address food security while transitioning to clean energy.
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