Small Towns
Policy
As the demand for renewable energy grows, solar deployment will continue to rise. Many state and local governments are discussing the future impact of solar development on agricultural land. Dual-use solar, often referred to as agrisolar or agrivoltaics, involves the practice of allowing for solar generation and agriculture in the same space and can help address concerns about solar on agricultural land.
Local decision makers should consider the following topics when engaging in the ordinance development or amendment process.
