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Published Date: June 19, 2026

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New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland

As farmers choose solar to support operations and boost income, suburban sprawl uses 6x more farmland and golf courses nearly 3x more than solar.

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As farmers choose solar to support operations and boost income, suburban sprawl uses 6x more farmland and golf courses nearly 3x more than solar. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched an interactive map showing how solar development and agriculture thrive side-by-side while creating shared value ... [continued] The post New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland appeared first on CleanTechnica .

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