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Re:'Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron': how Denma... by testing22321 on Monday April 13, 2026 @02:52PM (#47756350)
100%

It also presents the draw man that solar can only go in huge fields that would otherwise grow food.

There are plenty of rooftops and car parks that can be covered in solar to excellent benefit.

Ie https://www.eventplanner.net/news/10582_largest-solar-carpor...

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Re:'Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron': how Denma... by ddellacosta on Monday April 13, 2026 @03:01PM (#47756467)
> It also presents the draw man that solar can only go in huge fields that would otherwise grow food.

> There are plenty of rooftops and car parks that can be covered in solar to excellent benefit.

It's worth calling this approach out too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrivoltaics

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Re:'Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron': how Denma... by dathinab on Monday April 13, 2026 @03:52PM (#47757011)
and field which have been damaged due to overuse and incorrect handling and preferable shouldn't be used for the next ~50 year
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