Sheep in a field

Rusty Cocke - photo by Taylor BrownEco-Friendly Partner Award: Southwest Lambscaping LLC was recognized for providing herds of sheep to manage weed growth at TEP community-scale solar arrays. The use of Southwest Lambscaping’s sheep is an eco-friendly arrangement that eliminates the need for using herbicides or gas or electrical-powered equipment for weed control.

This episode made possible by the generous support of Tucson Electric Power

 

 

Want to see Mrs. Green’s day with the sheep? Check out our video: A New Perspective on Renewable Energy: Using Sheep to Maintain Solar Fields