Agri-Energy

Agri-Energy: Growing Power, Growing Food, by Rebekah Pierce explores how solar energy and agriculture can be integrated to create resilient, economically viable farms.

Drawing on Pierce's experience converting her own farm into solar grazing sites, the book examines on-the-ground practices like sheep grazing, soil health, and alternative crops under panels.

It situates agrivoltaics within broader land-use debates, addressing myths about prime farmland and contamination while presenting policy and community considerations.

The book highlights case studies and interviews with practitioners to show practical models that benefit both farmers and developers.

Pierce argues agrivoltaics is not a niche compromise but a systems-level opportunity for the future of farming.