Wine grapes grow bigger and healthier under solar panels in Italy
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Researchers from the University of Bari tested agrivoltaics—growing crops under solar panels—on a vineyard in Puglia, southern Italy, and found that the partial shade increased grape development and fruit production while generating clean energy. The partial shade helps plants focus on growth rather than sun protection and increases ground-level humidity.
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