One of Think Greener’s favorite places to explore was the Netherlands that has strong emphasis on a modern sustainable economy, free market and is viewed as pioneers of capitalism. This article speaks about a Dutch pilot project that will combine renewable energy in the form of solar with row farming and touches on the need to expand UK’s EV charging station to meet the 2030 ban of new car sales using gas and diesel.
New PV solar solution being implemented by German company. The unique, arched PV design will allow for the array to slide on a railed system offering greater flexibility for the ground beneath to be exposed to the sun for the needs of the crop. This adds to the meaning of regenerative agriculture! The solar array above can offer crops and animals protection from the harsh environment or extreme weather conditions such as hail, excess exposure to sunlight and drought allowing the harvest to be optimized. This process can be easily automated if desired.
Check out the article for further details. This new technology is expected to be available in the beautiful Netherlands come 2022.