The Economic Times

In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the control

A recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, they enjoy reduced midday photosynthetic stress thanks to a modified microclimate. Remarkably, fresh leaf yield surged by 15.3% in 2023 and by 9.3% in 2024, highlighting an innovative approach to dual land usage and enhanced agricultural efficiency.