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# Grapevines Under Solar Panels Grew 277% More Grapes than Those in Full Sun
- URL: https://bevnews.net/grapevines-under-solar-p/
- Published: 2026-08-21T03:19:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-21T03:19:33.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Research

Grapevines that grew in the shadow of photovoltaic, or solar, panels produced 277% more grapes than those grown in full sun. Shading from the panels increased soil moisture and moderated soil temperature, benefitting the vine, according to a study by researchers at the University of Bari.

The vineyard in which the experiment was conducted was in the Puglia region of Italy, an area known for hot, dry conditions.