Agrivoltaic Farm Project in Virginia Hosts Solar, Sheep and 500,000 Bees

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By Paige BennettJun 2, 2025, 3:54 pm219 ptsTop
In Halifax County, Virginia, a futuristic farm is taking shape, where a 65-megawatt solar farm is sharing space with grazing lambs and a 10-hive apiary that is home to 500,000 bees. The bees are taking flight at Crystal Hill Solar, an agrivoltaic site with the capacity to power 10,800 homes per year, according…

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