Agrivoltaics????

Agrivoltaics is a word I spotted on an internet article which randomly showed up on my smart phone.

So, you had to look it up but in case you didn't you can find a definition here. Basically, the term involves dual use of land for agriculture and solar panel power generation. Picture a large solar field inhabited by both cattle (or sheep) and solar panels. 

Picture this in your backyard!

Sheep With Solar Panels.

Now what does this have to do with ham radio? A lot as this is one heck of an idea if you have at least an acre of land. Imagine a ground mounted solar array and a small herd of sheep. It is a win-on-win situation. The sheep eat the grass and are fed while the sheep droppings feed a new grass supply, and the bonus is you are off the grid and enjoying power to run that KW station for free. Sheep can be stinky, but you can install some fans to blow the smell toward the neighbor you dislike, a double bonus win. Power for the fans comes from the solar field. It doesn't get any better. Did I mention that the sheep keep the grass mowed?

Something to Ponder

It all comes with a price, and I am wondering about some of the notables in the current government administration who are living at undisclosed locations. This new living arrangement was caused by their unpopularity with the common folk who finding their homes were demonstrating against them 24/7. 

So, what happens when their sponsor in chief is no longer in power. Gone will be the undisclosed locations and what will be their source of power and who will hire them. MTG made a smart move to position herself for better things and has rebranded herself. It is also wise to consider when that time comes for a change, these notables are yesterday's news.

Check the Jan 2, 2026, posting for the list of boat anchors for sale. So far there has been a lively disinterest in any of the bargain boat anchors.

Them that know can make things go.

73's

Pete N6QW