Meridian to graze sheep under Morrinsville solar farm
Energy company Meridian has consent to build a 230,000-panel solar farm in Morrinsville where sheep will graze underneath to boost land productivity.
Meridian has been approved to develop a solar farm with 230,000 panels in Morrinsville. The site will incorporate sheep grazing under and between the panels to maximise the productivity of the land. This dual-use approach combines renewable energy generation with pastoral farming.
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Panels and paddocks: How effective solar farm sheep grazing really is
Energy giant Meridian has consent to build 230,000 solar panels in Morrinsville, and sheep will be grazing under and between panels to maximise land productivity.