Agrivoltaics or agrophotovoltaics is the simultaneous use of areas of land for both solar photovoltaic power generation and agriculture.[1] The coexistence of solar panels and crops implies a sharing of light between these two types of production,[2] so the design of agrivoltaic facilities requires trading off such objectives as optimizing crop yield, crop quality, and energy production. The technique was originally conceived by Adolf Goetzberger and Armin Zastrow in 1981,[3] and the word agrivoltaic was coined in 2011.
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GalleryLet’s Meet @ RE+ in Las Vegas
RE+ is the biggest solar conference in North America. This year it’s happening in Las Vegas on September 11-14, 2023.
It’s impossible to see everything at a huge show like this. So here are some of the events that we will be attending, plus alternative options for the people who can’t make the trip to Vegas:
Monday […]
GalleryNew Course Announcement: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for Solar Companies
Did you know that farmers and rural small businesses may be eligible for a grant covering up to 50% of eligible renewable energy project costs up to $1 million, significantly reducing a project’s payback period? It’s an incredible program that is growing in popularity. That’s why it’s the focus of our newest free course on […]
Agrivoltaics in Action – Jack’s Solar Garden
Connecting the dots between clean energy, local food, and community building may seem like a utopian dream, but for Byron Kominek, founder of Jack’s Solar Garden, it is an intentional undertaking that has been generations in the making. By co-locating beneficial agriculture and a solar power plant, Jack’s Solar Garden is the country’s largest commercially […]
Agrivoltaics: a multi-faceted approach to climate change
Climate change affects everyone and farmers are feeling the pressure now more than ever. Higher temperatures, dwindling water supplies, and a challenging economy are pushing farmers to explore new revenue streams and opportunities for their land.
What is agrivoltaics?
Local solar energy production and resilient food systems can, and arguably should, go hand-in-hand when possible. Responsible land […]
