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Solar Uses Tiny Slice of Prime Farmland | Reno News
New research reveals that utility-scale solar projects occupy less than one-tenth of one percent of prime farmland nationwide—with the West using the least. Nearly every state has more abandoned prime farmland than land used for solar, and golf courses consume 2.5 times more of this valuable land. As demand surges from data centers and other industries, utilities seek clean energy solutions, but this data offers crucial context: solar’s land footprint is tiny compared to other land uses, easing rural concerns while highlighting the need for balanced planning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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