Report
Duel-use solar opportunities for Washington State
WSUEEP, 23-005, Washington State University Extension Energy Program
06/2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000006899
Abstract
To meet Washington state’s directive to replace its fossil-fuel generated energy sources with renewable and non-emitting energy sources by 2045, clean energy such as solar will need to be developed. Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations require five to ten acres per one megawatt (MW) of generated electricity, which can create conflict with other land uses. Across the country and the world, land use conflicts are eased when solar PV is co-located with agricultural operations, often called dual-use solar, allowing food production and ecosystem services to continue on the same site where electricity is generated. Currently, Washington state lags far behind many other states in dual-use solar applications and research. This report, written by Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program as mandated by the Washington State Legislature, provides information such as dual-use solar research, benefits, considerations, policies, and incentives. The intent of this report is to increase the opportunities and practice of dual use in Washington.
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- Title
- Duel-use solar opportunities for Washington State
- Creators
- Washington State University. Extension. Energy Program
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension; WSU Energy Program
- Series
- WSUEEP; 23-005
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension Energy Program; Olympia, Washington
- Format
- pdf
- Identifiers
- 99901157641301842
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report