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Alaska's Solar Farm Tests Agrivoltaics for Thriving Crops

10/22/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy funded a $1.3 million grant to test agrivoltaics at Alaska's largest solar farm powering about 1,400 homes.
The project aims to grow food between solar panels on the farm.
Initial findings show potatoes, kale, and spinach thrive near the panels.
Funding for future years remains uncertain, and expansion plans have stalled due to disagreements over power contracts.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Energy funded a $1.3 million grant to test agrivoltaics at Alaska's largest solar farm powering about 1,400 homes.
The project aims to grow food between solar panels on the farm.
Initial findings show potatoes, kale, and spinach thrive near the panels.
Funding for future years remains uncertain, and expansion plans have stalled due to disagreements over power contracts.