Crystal Hill Solar Apiary Project
Sector: Solar • Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States
Source: Energy News
Urban Grid has launched an apiary at its Crystal Hill photovoltaic site in Halifax County, Virginia, as part of its agrivoltaic programme. The project integrates solar energy production with agricultural use by housing ten beehives with around 500,000 bees, producing over 400 pounds of honey annually. The site also supports sheep grazing for vegetation control. The honey will be distributed to loc
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Energy News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Urban Grid has launched an apiary at its Crystal Hill photovoltaic site in Halifax County, Virginia, as part of its agrivoltaic programme. The project integrates solar energy production with agricultural use by housing ten beehives with around 500,000 bees, producing over 400 pounds of honey annually. The site also supports sheep grazing for vegetation control. The honey will be distributed to local community organizations. Additionally, a multi-year pollinator research programme has been initiated in partnership with Siller Pollinator Company to study pollinator activity and plant diversity near the solar installation, including vegetation surveys, soil sampling, and honey analysis. A three-acre parcel will be dedicated to rotational crops to test new farming opportunities. The pilot aims to develop a replicable land management model combining solar energy and farming for future sites. |
Original sector | Renewable Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Halifax County |
Source
Source | Energy News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-05-26 |
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