Summary:
- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded over $7 million to support projects that combine solar energy generation with agricultural operations.
- These "agrivoltaic" projects will allow farmers to generate renewable energy on their land while continuing to use the land for farming, creating a dual-use system.
- The funding will help expand the use of agrivoltaic systems in New York, which can increase the state's renewable energy capacity while also supporting local agriculture.