Volkswagen says it is using a flock of sheep to maintain vegetation under thousands of solar panels at its solar farm at the company’s Polish factory. According to reports, the change involves about 100 sheep replacing conventional lawnmowing equipment. The sheep graze on grass and other growth between the panels as part of the site’s upkeep. The arrangement is described as a practical alternative to mechanical mowing, intended to keep the vegetation controlled across the solar array. The setup is implemented at the company’s installation in Poland, where the solar panels cover a large area and require regular maintenance to manage under-panel plant growth. The outlets reporting the story frame it as a humorous but also functional measure, with the sheep serving the role typically handled by lawnmowers. No details are provided in the articles about specific contract terms, animal care protocols, or performance results, but the consistent theme across sources is that Volkswagen has switched to sheep grazing as the maintenance method under its solar panels.