Why Sheep on Solar Farms?

So, why sheep and solar panels? Using livestock makes it easy to maintain vegetation on solar farms, which eliminates the demand for mowing and herbicide applications, thus minimizing emissions of harmful chemicals in the air and in our food. It is also low-impact, sustainable, and integrates the local community into the project, while solar farms provide pastureland for grazing, shelters livestock, and provides shade for the animals.

Vegetation management

• Sheep keep grass and weeds in check, which reduces the need for mowing, pesticides, and other costly and environmentally unfriendly methods. This allows solar panels to operate at maximum efficiency by ensuring clear access to sunlight.

Shade

• Sheep enjoy the shade of the solar panels, which helps keep them cool and reduces stress.

Hard-to-reach areas

• Sheep graze in areas that are difficult for humans to reach, such as underneath the solar panels.

Improved soil

• Sheep help improve the soil's organic content, which can make the land suitable for other uses, such as farming or beekeeping.

Happier and healthier animals

• Research suggests that sheep that have access to solar panels are generally happier and healthier than those that don't.