The panels break the force of the wind, shade the soil, and allow water used for cleaning the panels to seep into the ground rather than disappear right away.

Wow!

Grass growing under the panels may look like a victory, but too much of it can shade solar modules, cut efficiency, and raise fire risks during dry months.

Oh no!

That is where the sheep came in. Solar workers and local herders found that grazing animals could keep vegetation low while fertilizing the ground at the same time.

YAY!

I won't spoil the rest. Great story. Thank you for sharing.