Solar Greenhouses Generate Electricity And Grow Crops At The Same Time, UC Santa Cruz Study Reveals (VIDEO)

University of California - Santa Cruz

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The first crops of tomatoes and cucumbers grown inside electricity-generating solar greenhouses were as healthy as those raised in conventional greenhouses, signaling that 'smart' greenhouses hold great promise for dual-use farming and renewable electricity production, according to a study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Cruz.

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Nick Gonzales

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