MORE than 400 panels are to be installed on the roof of a cow shed. Millers Court Farm in Birtsmorton, between Upton upon Severn and Ledbury, wants to reduce its reliance on mains electricity.

As solar grows as a U.S. energy source, some worry it will take too much agricultural land out of production. In Massachusetts, farmers are finding a solution.

Solar panels can help you save money on electricity, but they do cost money to install — about $18,000 to $43,000 in 2025. Financially, ...