Agricultural land energy storage construction plan

What are the guidelines for mitigating construction impacts on agricultural land?

The following are guidelines for mitigating construction impacts on agricultural land during the following stages of a solar energy project: Construction, Post-Construction Restoration, Monitoring and Remediation, and Decommissioning. These guidelines apply to project areas subject to ground disturbance1 within agricultural lands including:

Should agricultural land be used for solar projects?

There are concerns against using agricultural land for solar projects, including aesthetic reasons, potential loss of food and fiber production, and impacts on the local agricultural industry. The competition for land between utility-scale solar and agricultural production is expected to increase.

What lands will be returned to agricultural use after a solar project?

Lands where agriculture use will continue or resume following the completion of construction (typically those lands outside of the developed project’s security fence); Lands where the proposed solar development will be returning to agricultural use upon decommissioning, (typically those lands inside of the developed project’s security fence);

Should utility-scale solar be integrated into agricultural operations?

If utility-scale solar can be integrated into agricultural operations, then the solar industry could gain greater acceptance. Integration of utility-scale solar into agricultural operations is a potential solution to the opposition based on aesthetics. States in the South and Southwest are best-suited to utility-scale solar projects due to the long hours of sunshine.

Can a utility-scale solar plant be used for agricultural production?

Utility-scale solar plants can interfere with agricultural production as they cover up to hundreds of acres. Removing agricultural land from production can hurt local farm economies and leasing land for utility-scale solar can drive up land rents and prices. Some concerns exist about restoring the site of a solar plant to agricultural production.

How can PV panels be integrated into agricultural landscapes?

China has established clear regulations to ensure sustainable and harmonious integration of PV panels into agricultural landscapes. Land for PV is primarily acquired through lease agreements with relevant stakeholders, ensuring protection against the use of arable land.