Farms and solar energy can co-exist
Contrary to belief, solar energy structures can co-exist with plants and even benefit them, Mr Miyashita explained to the media. The panels provide shade, which helps protect
Thidade Eiamsai, deputy governor of power plant development and renewable energy at EGAT, stated that the organisation is committed to expediting the development of the 14 floating solar farms. These are to be located at Bhumibol, Sirikit, Srinakarin, Vajiralongkorn, Chulabhorn, Bang Lang, and Rajjaprabha dams.
This model has gained traction across Japan, with over 3,000 agrivoltaic projects now in operation, from Chiba to Isumi and beyond. These projects demonstrate how abandoned farmland can be transformed into productive and sustainable hubs.
These are to be located at Bhumibol, Sirikit, Srinakarin, Vajiralongkorn, Chulabhorn, Bang Lang, and Rajjaprabha dams. EGAT's inaugural floating solar farm became operational in December 2021 at the Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani, with a capacity of 45 megawatts.
Addresses land scarcity by enabling simultaneous food and energy production. Countries like Germany and Japan allocate 60-70% of agrivoltaic land to agriculture. Enhances infrastructure, promotes eco-tourism, and fosters innovation through farmer-academia-industry collaboration.
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