World’s largest solar farm, complete with “Photovoltaic sheep"

[Crossy]

Chinese government officials have shown off what they say will be the world’s largest solar farm. It’s on a Tibetan plateau and covers 610 square kilometres, which is the size of Chicago.

 

China has been installing solar panels far faster than anywhere else in the world, and the investment is starting to pay off. 

 

A study released Thursday found that the country’s carbon emissions edged down one per cent in the first six months of 2025 compared to a year earlier, extending a trend that began in March 2024.

 

The good news is China’s carbon emissions may have peaked well ahead of a government target of doing so before 2030. 

 

But China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, will need to bring them down much more sharply to play its part in slowing global climate change.

 

Read more https://reneweconomy.com.au/china-races-to-build-worlds-largest-solar-farm-complete-with-photovoltaic-sheep/

 

[carlyai]

Good on them, while in Australia the National Party want more coal fired plants constructed.

Was communicating with a Chinese garage door supplier and she saw the pic. of my garage now with my Sealion 7 EV and she said thanks for supporting our country.

Nice people.

[Bandersnatch]

Agrovoltaics offers a lot of benefits

 

AI Overview:

Agrovoltaics is the practice of co-locating solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production with agriculture or livestock farming on the same land. By integrating these two uses, agrovoltaics creates a mutually beneficial relationship, allowing for both food production and clean energy generation, which can improve land productivity, reduce operational costs for farmers, increase agricultural resilience, and preserve valuable agricultural land.
 

How it Works

Synergy:

The panels provide shade to crops, creating a controlled microclimate that reduces heat and moisture loss. 

 

Integrated Systems:

Agrovoltaic systems can use the energy generated to power farm equipment, such as irrigation pumps, or to sell back to the grid for additional income. 

Diverse Applications:

The systems can be used for various forms of agriculture, including growing crops, raising livestock like sheep, and supporting pollinators. 

 

Panel Placement:

Solar panels are installed over agricultural land. They can be elevated on stilts to allow conventional farm machinery and livestock to move underneath, or placed at a lower height with wider spacing to enable crop growth. 

Benefits of Agrovoltaics

 

Enhanced Land Use:

It maximizes land productivity by allowing for dual use, which is beneficial for food security and energy production. 

 

Economic Gains:

Farmers can generate income from both agricultural products and clean energy, which provides a stable, diversified income stream. 

 

Climate Resilience:

The shade from panels can help crops withstand heat and drought, while the system can reduce reliance on fossil fuels. 

 

Agricultural Sustainability:

By creating stable microclimates and maintaining soil moisture, agrovoltaics can increase crop yields and reduce water consumption. 

 

Environmental Protection:

It helps preserve agricultural land from being developed into dedicated solar farms, contributing to the sustainability of the sector.