At Longsun Green, we speak with farmers and project developers around the world every day. Their questions help us refine what truly matters when integrating solar energy with agriculture.
Here are the ten most common questions we receive - and our straightforward answers.
1. What is the main benefit of an agrivoltaic system?
Dual land use. You generate clean electricity above while continuing to farm or raise livestock below. It increases land productivity, supports sustainability, and creates an additional revenue stream.
2. How long will the mounting structure last?
Built to endure. We use corrosion-resistant aluminum 6005-T5 and hot-dip galvanized or ZAM steel. The system is designed for a service life exceeding 25 years and comes with a 10-year warranty.
3. Can farm machinery operate underneath?
Yes - this is central to our design. Structures offer high clearance, typically starting at 2 meters, allowing tractors and equipment to pass and work freely below the panels.
4. Is it safe in extreme weather?
Engineered to international standards (AS/NZS 1170, DIN, JIS), our systems can be designed to withstand wind loads up to 60 m/s and snow loads up to 1.6 kN/m², tailored to your local conditions.
5. What crops grow well under solar panels?
Shade-tolerant varieties thrive. Vegetables, leafy greens, berries, herbs, and tea are excellent choices. The partial shading can reduce water evaporation and help moderate soil temperature.
6. What type of foundation is used?
Most projects use screw pile foundations. They minimize ground disturbance, install quickly, and are removable. Concrete foundations are also an option depending on soil and project specs.
7. Can panels be mounted in any orientation?
Yes. Systems support both portrait and landscape solar module layouts, offering flexibility to optimize energy yield and farm layout.
8. Can the system be customized?
Absolutely. We provide OEM and sample services and tailor designs to your specific terrain, crop type, machinery, and local climate requirements.
9. What is the financial return?
Two income streams:
Reduce operating costs by powering your farm with your own solar energy.
Earn revenue by selling surplus electricity back to the grid.
10. Why choose Longsun Green?
17+ years of solar mounting expertise
Products deployed in over 10 GW of installations worldwide
Full certification (CE, ISO, SGS)
End-to-end support from design to after-sales
Custom solutions for every type of farm and greenhouse
Have more questions?
Contact our team directly at amber@longsungreen.com or visit www.longsungreen.com to explore how agrivoltaics can work for your land.
