A six-year Japanese rice-field trial found solar panels cut yield by 23%, but crop-and-electricity revenue was about 14 times higher
In a recent study on Japanese rice fields, it was discovered that the introduction of solar panels led to a significant reduction in crop yield by twenty-three percent. The shaded rice crops also showed variations in grain quality. Nevertheless, the increased electricity production resulted in a substantial economic benefit over six years, showcasing the balance…
