Volkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar panels, replacing mechanical mowers. The initiative is part of a growing agrivoltaics movement combining agriculture and renewable energy. Researchers are studying animal welfare, biodiversity, and microclimate changes at the site. This project demonstrates how industrial facilities can integrate nature and scientific research.

A Volkswagen factory in Poland is using 100 sheep to maintain its solar farm, cutting mowing while boosting biodiversity and research.

Volkswagen replaced the mechanical lawnmowers at the solar farm that powers its factory in Poland with a flock of 100 sheep whose grazing keeps the grass short.