Recent studies show that mixed use land where solar is above crops helps. The solar cells run cooler, and the shade helps many crops avoid over exposure and re

Recent studies show that mixed use land where solar is above crops helps. The solar cells run cooler, and the shade helps many crops avoid over exposure and reduces the amount of water needed for the crops. So both get a boost to efficiency. If using the sahara this would help make the land more productive, help provide power for desalination, and help produce food.