The Immense Potential of Agrivoltaics

With domestic energy demand expected to increase 35-50% over the next 15 years, conventional electricity production will not be able to meet all needs. The nation’s nearly 1 billion acres of private land has roughly 5 trillion kWh in untapped solar production potential. Even a small portion of that private land can deliver 10-100x of existing domestic production. With farms and ranches under economic siege, the SunRancher system could help them turn the corner.

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THE ENERGY

The nation’s growing demand for electricity, coupled with the economic challenges faced by ranchers, is producing an exciting new opportunity for high-clearance agrivoltaics.

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THE LAND

Our unique builds stand 10+ feet in height, making them far more feasible agrivoltaic opportunities for ranchers and other private land owners who value the continued use of their land.

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THE FUTURE

Our goal is to create a network of interconnected, high-clearance agrivoltaic builds that, collectively, generate multiple megawatts of energy sold to the highest bidder.

“Agrivoltaic grazing areas offer a unique platform for implementing regenerative pasture management, including rotational grazing, extended rest periods, and diverse pastures, which can enhance soil health and long-term productivity.”

Serkan Ates, Oregon State University

“Agrivoltaics are the missing link in the whole system, because they allow growers to dual-crop, so to speak: harvest the sun and harvest plants or graze livestock under the panels.”

Elizabeth Ryan, Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider & Stone Ridge Orchard

“We harvest the sun twice.”

Brad Heins, University of Minnesota

“There’s a wonderful space here where we can all work together and we can do this to the mutual benefit of the land and of energy.”

Stacie Peterson, NCAT Energy Services Director