agrivoltaics Archives - The Colorado Sun

Large solar panels shade crops growing on the roof of the Hydro building at Colorado State University's SPUR campus in Denver. The city skyline and the mountains are visible in the background.

Solar panels on big Denver buildings throw shade that helps crops grow — and the plants return the favor

by Mark Jaffe 4:15 AM MST on Nov 19, 20243:34 PM MST on Nov 19, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A solar panel with a green tractor in the background in a field showcases agrivoltaics. Several plants and wildflowers are seen in the foreground, while trees and a small building are visible at a distance.

A new solar farm is now shading Denver Botanic’s actual farm in one of the state’s biggest “agrivoltaics” experiments

by Michael Booth 4:08 AM MDT on Oct 2, 20247:39 AM MDT on Oct 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun