Agrivoltaics Fact Sheet
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**Colorado SB23-092 (Enacted 2023): Authorizes (1) the integration of solar energy generation facilities with agricultural activities and (2) grants for agrivoltaics research and development.
Maryland H.B.1039 (Enacted 2022): Exempts agrivoltaics from personal property taxes.
**Nevada A.B.479 (Enacted 2025): Updates property tax laws to recognize agrivoltaic purposes as a qualifying use under agricultural property tax assessment.
**Oklahoma H.B.2157 (Passed 2025): Would establish (1) an advisory committee on agrivoltaic policies and (2) the Oklahoma Agrivoltaics Cash Revolving Fund to finance projects.
**Virginia HB508/SB340 (Enacted 2026): Establishes a statewide definition of agrivoltaics that defines agrivoltaics as solar development that (1) supports ongoing agricultural production, (2) keeps land in active use, and (3) allows existing farm businesses to continue selling agricultural products.
Quarterly Impact Report
Smart Solar | American Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust's webpage on farm viability and healthy soil through solar.
Solar Grazing Checklist for Shepherds and Solar Site Managers | American Solar Grazing Association
American Solar Grazing Association's checklist for agrivoltaics.
How Solar Projects and Agriculture Can Share the Same Land | Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)
REFA's webpage on colocating solar and agricultural projects.
Farmer's Guide to Going Solar | U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy's webpage on solar deployment for farmers.
How Solar and Wind Leases Compare to Traditional Farming Returns | REFA
REFA's webpage on renewable energy leases for farms.
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