There isn’t much room for other major developments on ground-mounted solar sites once a system is in place and running. One solution developers are putting into practice is planting pollinator-friendly vegetation and placing hives to encourage bees and other pollinating insects to visit solar project sites.
Bees and other pollinating species play an integral role in food production through pollination — not even including creating honey — with an estimated 35% of crop growth relying on them. The bee population is falling year-over-year, and one way to help out is by planting pollinator-friendly vegetation. Here are seven examples of that in solar projects.
Tim Montague says
Great to see all these projects. Join the conversation on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12272455/
Doug Savidge says
I think the concept of dual-use farmland is great. Whether it’s pollinator fields/solar fields or grazing fields for sheep/solar fields, I’m all in. Please see my Linkedin page: Farm the Sun™, Holliston, MA.
Martin says
Billy, this is an excellent article!
1. It’s very important to be able to work with nature as we are trying to save nature for future generations. In other words, it’s more than just installing equipment.
2. I think now is the time to deploy solar energy and storage systems are more installed with style, kindness, and caring for each other and the planet by helping out by planting pollinator-friendly vegetation.
I’m looking forward to more articles?