Solar has played a role in marijuana cultivation since the early illegal days when growers would use solar panels to decrease suspiciously high utility bills.
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In a future world leafy vegetables may not be grown in rows of crops under the sun.
The light and heat radiated by the sun can be utilised using modern pieces of technology such as photovoltaic panels.
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That s the future imagined in a recent study that shows how the use of this technology can benefit farmers and the climate.
The benefits of solar are increasing as energy prices go up.
Until recently much of the cultivation of cannabis took place behind closed doors because it was illegal.
Using solar power is an excellent option when looking to grow off grid.
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Growing weed in the 1960 s 1970 s relied on solar energy in remote locations.
The reasons for solar include security saving money profitability and the environment.
Indoor grow houses require an incredible amount of electricity to power artificial lighting fans dehumidifiers water pumps and many more elements at all hours.
The us solar and marijuana industries have seen tremendous growth in recent years.
Solar energy is found in abundance and involves converting the light emitted from the sun into electricity.
As growing marijuana in legal states increases solar is a great way to meet the increased energy use.
Pairing solar with the energy hungry marijuana growing market seems like a no brainer.
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On the security reason.
Solar power can and will play a big part in making this all achievable.
So i m planing on getting some solar panels to power the lights and stuff in my underground grow room i was just wondering what kind of solar panels.
Almost 30 states have legalized medical marijuana while a few have taken the next step to allow recreational marijuana.
As it stands now a commercial indoor growing facility could meet no more than a quarter of its energy needs with solar panels based on available roof space.
Nevertheless even a partial conversion to solar power could help indoor growers cut into their reliance on the grid.
Today the energy to grow marijuana can come from grid connected solar.
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