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How is Kenya ‘harvesting the sun twice?’
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In many parts of the African continent, solar power is not a new approach to provide affordable power.
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But growing crops underneath the panels is, and Kenya has seen great success with this method.
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The process is known as Agrivoltaics, the technique that harvests solar energy twice.
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Agrivoltaic systems mix crops with moving photovoltaic panels on the same piece of land to maximize its potential while protecting the ecosystem.
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Solar panels are also used to shade crops, which promotes growth and aids in the retention of moisture in the soil.
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In contrast to cabbages planted with the same quantity of fertilizers & water, those grown under the 180, 345-watt solar panels were a 3rd bigger and healthier.
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Similar outcomes have been seen with auberge and lettuce, among other crops.
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Agrivoltaics can significantly impact household income in remote regions like Kajiado.
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