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Utility-scale solar uses just 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland, SEIA reports
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released an interactive map showing that utility-scale solar development occupies only 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland. This footprint is significantly smaller than land used for golf courses and suburban development.
Published 2026-06-18 13:25 UTCUpdated 2026-06-19 15:35 UTC
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Overview
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released an interactive map showing that utility-scale solar development occupies only 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland. This footprint is significantly smaller than land used for golf courses and suburban development.
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Why now
- SEIA recently launched an interactive map highlighting solar's limited use of prime farmland.
- Public opinion studies show some resistance to solar on farmland, making this data timely.
- States with high solar penetration demonstrate solar can expand without major farmland loss.
Why it matters
- Addresses concerns about solar energy displacing agricultural land.
- Shows solar's minimal footprint compared to other land uses like golf courses and suburban development.
- Supports coexistence of renewable energy development and farming practices.
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- Continuity stage: chatter.
- Current status: open.
- 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Utility-scale solar uses only 0.07% of U.S. prime farmland, says SEIA
pv magazine USA · pv-magazine-usa.com · 2026-06-19 15:35 UTC
New Map Shows Solar Uses Only 0.07% of U.S. Prime Farmland
CleanTechnica · cleantechnica.com · 2026-06-19 03:04 UTC
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