Case Study Analysis: Exploring Possible Solar Farms Utilization Between Living Snow Fence and Highway Spaces
This paper will explore the utilization of land space between Living Snow Fences (LSFs) and major highways in Minnesota to look for better land efficiency. Simultaneously, the state has been transitioning towards renewable energy resources, including solar energy and solar farms. However, concerns surrounding solar farm allocation have led to discourse between landowners and the state. This study proposes a possible solution for integrating solar farms between the spaces of LSF and major highways possibly leading to better land efficiency and an improved environment. In this study, secondary textual analysis will be done by focusing on cost-benefit studies related to the impacts of LSF and integrating solar energy into the fence system by focusing on the economic and environmental impacts. The resulting analysis from this study indicates a possible method of addressing the concerns surrounding land efficiency and smoother transition could be utilized for future implementation. However, it is also implied that there is a need for additional future studies and inputs from different perspectives.