Booming solar industry has a growing appetite for weed-chomping crews

The growing number of large-scale solar fields has created an increased need for animals to help control the weeds and other vegetation. Research is underway to explore what other types of animals could be used on solar sites.

Booming solar industry has a growing appetite for weed-chomping crews
Two pigs and a sheep are shown in a photo collage.

The growing number of large-scale solar fields has created an increased need for animals to help control the weeds and other vegetation. Research is underway to explore what other types of animals could be used on solar sites.