Researchers experiment with agrivoltaics

Crystal Reed
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026

agrivoltaics iowa state strawberries — Rows of strawberries grow in between rows of solar panels at Iowa State University. They also keep honeybees on site.
Photo courtesy of Matthew O’Neal/Iowa State University

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