[STAT Article] Statistical Models in Agrivoltaics: Linear Mixed Models Across Different Field Layouts
Agrivoltaics is the study and practice of combining agriculture and solar energy production on the same land. The core idea is to install solar panels above or among crops, allowing for simultaneous food and energy production. Generally, an agrivoltaics study investigates how this dual-use approach affects crop growth and yield (due to changes in light, temperature, and moisture), microclimate conditions under the panels, solar panel efficiency influenced by vegetation, as well as land-use efficiency, economic outcomes, and sustainability metrics. Today,…