Solar Power on Farmland: A Solution for Food and Energy Security in Central Europe

A new study suggests that combining solar energy production with farming, known as agri-PV, could significantly boost renewable electricity in Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia while also enhancing food security and generating additional income for farmers. The study, by energy think tank Ember, proposes installing solar panels on 9% of farmland in the region, enough to meet the electricity needs of agriculture and food processing.

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