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“The technology of solar energy is unfamiliar and foreign,” an energy spokesman said. “But everyone understands what a meadow is.”

Heres a look at the benefits of border plantings.

Solar is a renewable energy source that can help wean the world off fossil fuels that produce greenhouse gases. But it also could benefit the environment and economy in ways not as well-known.

MONTICELLO, Minnesota (AP) — Silflower was among native plants that blanketed the vast North American prairie until settlers developed farms and cities. Nowadays confined largely to roadsides and ditches, the

Silflower was among native plants that blanketed the vast North American prairie until settlers developed farms and cities. Nowadays confined largely to roadsides and ditches, the long-stemmed cousin of the sunflower may be poised for a comeback, thanks to solar energy.

“The technology of solar energy is unfamiliar and foreign,” an energy spokesman said. “But everyone understands what a meadow is.”

Some solar farms are being used to graze sheep. And scientists are growing tomatoes, peppers and other crops beneath the panels.

MONTICELLO, Minnesota (Associated Press) -- Silflower was among native plants that blanketed the vast North American prairie until settlers developed farms a...

Some solar farms are being used to graze sheep. And scientists are growing tomatoes, peppers and other crops beneath the panels.