Angela Burke is Director of Operations for Pivot Energy. We'll talk about a trend (or at least she says there's a trend) of farmers allowing some of their land to be used for solar panels. This is how Pivot Energy (obviously not an unbiased observer but also obviously on top of the issue) puts it: "Known as dual use solar, or agrivoltaics, this model combines farming and solar energy, giving landowners steady lease income while continuing to use their property for agriculture. Pivot Energy owns and operates the solar projects, while farmers continue using the property for grazing, pollinator habitats or crops. For many, this includes long-term land leases of 20 to 40 years that provide a stable source of income. It can also reduce or nearly eliminate the need for mechanical mowing and pesticides, improve soil health and create new income options for farmers and rural landowners. It also keeps the farmland preserved and in the family."
Agrivoltaics: Solar and Agriculture Co-Location | Department of Energy