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On a Colorado farm, solar panels bring shade for plants, power – and cash

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Byron Kominek's 24-acre Colorado farm now runs 3,276 solar panels through agrovoltaic farming, producing renewable energy while growing crops including vegetables, grains, and berries, with the structures creating microclimates that improve plant resilience to heat and cold.

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