German farmer Josef Wimmer is pioneering an innovative blend of renewable energy and sustainable farming by installing solar panels over his hops crops in Au in der Hallertau, Germany. This agrivoltaic system has the dual benefit of generating clean electricity for approximately 250 households while protecting hops plants from the intensifying summer heat caused by climate change. As the effects of global warming intensify, the solar panel arrangement offers a sustainable solution, providing much-needed shade for crops and aiding in soil moisture retention. This innovative project was executed in partnership with a local solar technology company, Hallertauer Handelshaus, in a … Continue reading Beer, Barley, and Solar Panels: A Sustainable Trifecta in Bavaria