The Surprising Heroes Helping in Solar Array Maintenance: Unlocking the Green Puzzle

In an innovative approach to maintaining their solar array, sheep have been introduced by Consumers Energy in collaboration with Western Michigan University. These adorable little “mowers” made their debut at the WMU Parkview Campus, captivating onlookers and symbolizing an exciting milestone for the company. This initiative focused on vegetation management is part of a pilot program,, where the sheep are tasked with keeping the grass in check across 8 and a half acres of land housing 3,900 solar panels. Since last May, a flock of 27 sheep has been diligently grazing the verdant lawn, showcasing their prowess as natural grazers. … Continue reading The Surprising Heroes Helping in Solar Array Maintenance: Unlocking the Green Puzzle