Panels and paddocks: How effective is sheep grazing at solar farms?

Jordan SmithThe Country·10 Aug, 2026 03:30 AM3 mins to readSheep-grazing solar farms have seen success overseas. Photo / Karl-Friedrich HohlSheep-grazing solar farms have seen success overseas. Photo / Karl-Friedrich HohlA new solar farm in Morrinsville is set to double as pasture for grazing sheep, a dual-use model agriculture experts say is promising but largely untested in New Zealand.

Energy giant Meridian has consent to build 230,000 solar panels in Morrinsville and sheep will be grazing under and between panels