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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Jerome Dumortier and Rafael M. Almeida (Indiana University)
United States
May 21, 2026
Verified: May 21, 2026
"Indiana University research indicates that utility-scale solar expansion on cropland would increase maize, soybean, and wheat prices by less than 5.6%. The study argues that concerns over food security are exaggerated due to the vast availability of agricultural land. Solar leasing is presented as a stable revenue source for farmers, diversifying income without compromising the agricultural system."