Due to the increasing pressure on land resources and growing concerns amongst communities around the use of agricultural land for solar development, there is increasing political pressure to make sure our solar farms continue to support traditional agriculture land use.
The sheep maintain the vegetation inhibiting them from growing in between the panels and damaging electrical wires and this potentially eliminates herbicide application to control the weeds. Their droppings are rich for the growth of new pasture. The sheep is a combination of different breeds and sizes. The panels serve as a shade for the flock to seek shade during the heat of the day.
Sheep droppings enrich soil for growth of new pasture
Sheep maintain the vegetation by grazing
