Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State University says the answer could be both. Jake Stid, a graduate student in the College of Natural Science Hydrogeology Lab, analyzed…
The Andalusian government has expropriated several hectares of agricultural and livestock land for solar panels. Rafael Navas Ferrer, president of the Agricultural Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA) in Cordoba, Spain, pointed out the risks of such policies for agriculture in a conversation with europeanconservative.com. Navas Ferrer argued, Agricultural land has a productive value that should not…
The Strait of Sicily, a vital marine passage with diverse fauna, is seeing a steep rise in the planning of offshore wind farm projects. This study assesses the acoustic impact of these wind farms on local marine species. Underwater propagation was modeled for three proposed floating wind farms using JASCO’s Marine Operations Noise Model (MONM),…
Under the threat of the climate crisis, renewables are an alternative that are aligned to European principles for clean energy and green transition strategies. Past studies have shown that the Eastern Mediterranean will present notable short- and long-term wind speed variability due to climate change. In this context, this study investigates the mean changes in…
Agrivoltaic farming, which integrates agriculture and solar energy production on the same land, presents a novel experience for eco-conscious tourists. Visitors can witness the fusion of technology and nature during sunrise seed-sowing excursions. Such visits not only educate tourists about cutting-edge farming techniques but also offer the opportunity to actively participate in food production while…
Small wind turbines like Freen-20 offer cost-effective, space-saving, and sustainable energy, enabling communities to adopt renewable energy solutions easily. KOHTLA-JäRVE, IDA-VIRUMAA, ESTONIA, October 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — As renewable energy becomes more widely discussed, the image of large wind turbines has tended to dominate the public imagination. This perception is fast becoming outdated and there…
As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions – almost as much as the energy sector. One approach to decarbonising the agricultural sector is agrivoltaics….
Offshore wind is nowadays already well developed in the North European countries. Ninety-nine percent of the offshore wind turbines are installed on fixed foundations in shallow waters. For areas with water depth greater than 50–60 m, the floating wind is the cheapest and mostly used technology. This technology is going to reach the commercial phase in…
Our energy system is stuck in the past. Fire has been our primary source of energy for over a million years, providing the essential heat needed to survive. This reliance on fire made sense when our principal energy needs were purely for heat. However, today’s energy demands have evolved far beyond this primal necessity. Unlike…