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The Cool Down

Farmer uncovers unexpected benefits of solar panels on cropland — here's how it's transforming food production

The Cool Down
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Byron Kominek 's grandfather installed solar panels on his grandfather's farm in 2016 .

The panels provide shade and shade for livestock and crops like radishes and radishes.

From electricity generation alone, he earns around $20,000 per year.

The combination of agriculture and solar power generation is becoming a viable land-use option for farmers.

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