Lemmy.zip

2,809 readers
222 users here now

Welcome to Lemmy.zip - a community for like minded people to come and have a chat about almost anything. From games to tech, to anything else, come and have a chat.

If you're new and would like to join Lemmy.zip, please fill in the sign up form. Email verification is required. (Please check your spam folder!)

Once you're signed up, come and introduce yourself in our Home community!

Useful Links

m.lemmy.zip - Our Mobile/Tablet site
old.lemmy.zip - A familiar desktop experience!
a.lemmy.zip - A desktop-first UI
t.lemmy.zip - An alternative Mobile/Tablet UI with lots of features!
Join our Matrix Chat!

Instance Rules

To maintain the high standard of discourse and interaction we all value, each user must adhere to the guidelines outlined in our Code of Conduct. This set of rules is designed not just to maintain order but also to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to share their thoughts and ideas.

What to Expect in Our Code of Conduct:

Respectful Communication: We strive for positive, constructive dialogue and encourage all members to engage with one another in a courteous and understanding manner.
Inclusivity: Embracing diversity is at the core of our community. We welcome members from all walks of life and expect interactions to be conducted without discrimination.
Privacy: Your privacy is paramount. Please respect the privacy of others just as you expect yours to be treated. Personal information should never be shared without consent.
Integrity: We believe in the integrity of speech and action. As such, honesty is expected, and deceptive practices are strictly prohibited.
Collaboration: Whether you're here to learn, teach, or simply engage in discussion, collaboration is key. Support your fellow members and contribute positively to shared learning and growth.

If you enjoy reading legal stuff, you can check out legal.lemmy.zip.

Funding

If you would like to contribute to the upkeep of Lemmy.zip, please head over to OpenCollective.
Anything you're happy to donate is very highly appreciated!
You'll even get your name in the Thank You thread.

If you want to use PayPal, you can donate via Ko-Fi:

Server

founded 1 year ago

ADMINS

Demigodrick

Sami

ZippyBot

6,000 sheep will soon be grazing on 10,000 acres of Texas solar fields (www.canarymedia.com)

submitted 4 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

0 comments fedilink

This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/technology by /u/a-horse-has-no-name on 2024-08-19 19:25:57+00:00.

167

6,000 sheep will soon be grazing on 10,000 acres of Texas solar fields (www.canarymedia.com)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

13 comments fedilink

The largest solar grazing project in the U.S. will reduce mowing costs and emissions — and make for some happy sheep.

JR Howard of Texas Solar Sheep can’t buy sheep fast enough. He supplies them to solar farms, where their grazing keeps grass short for less than the cost of mowing it. Demand for his animals has skyrocketed over the past few years as more and more large solar installations are being built. Now Howard is scrambling to fulfill his biggest order yet: for 6,000 sheep, which will be put to work grazing eight Texas solar fields run by Enel North America.

Howard’s booming business is a form of agrivoltaics, which combines solar panels with agriculture or other land uses that benefit farmers and ecosystems.

…

Agrivoltaics projects involving sheep have been shown to improve the quality of the soil, since their manure is a natural fertilizer. At a solar installation in Minnesota, where Enel first started grazing sheep in 2017, the company saw a 200 percent improvement in organic matter. Using sheep instead of mowers also cuts down on fossil fuel use, while allowing native plants to mature and bloom. Solar projects that prioritize native plant growth have been found to increase the biodiversity of plants and insects, like native bees, and to reduce soil erosion.

101

6,000 sheep will soon be grazing on 10,000 acres of Texas solar fields | The largest solar grazing project in the U.S. will reduce mowing costs and emissions — and make for some happy sheep. (www.canarymedia.com)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

10 comments fedilink