Panels and Pollinators: Powering Tomorrow, Together
Bees have become an unofficial mascot for the environment. With “Save the Bees” coming into widespread use, people are looking beyond the stinger to appreciate the important work the tiny yellow insects do for agriculture and the environment. Likewise, solar panels dot more of the landscape and rooftops. At first blush, solar panels and bees appear to have little in common. Pollinator-friendly solar, however, creates a symbiotic relationship between ground-mounted solar panels and pollinators and can help to further multiple environmental aims at once. Many states have already passed legislation encouraging pollinator-friendly solar, and several others have supported the trend by other means. Given its rich environmental and agricultural resources, New Hampshire is a perfect candidate to join the pollinator-friendly solar movement.
