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.
REAP Grants Can Cover 50% of Eligible Solar Project Costs – So Who’s Eligible?
For solar sales professionals, it’s essential to stay informed about the various incentives and programs available to help your customers make the switch to solar energy. One program that is particularly beneficial for farmers and rural small business owners is the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
REAP grants can significantly reduce the upfront cost of […]
What is the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)?
The Inflation Reduction Act provided many incentives for clean energy adoption across the United States. Included in the legislation was a major boost to the already existing Rural Energy for America Program (also known as REAP). REAP helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy investments to reduce their […]
Solar Job Highlight: Founder at Agrivoltaics Project Development Firm
Meet Savannah Whitfield. She is the COO and Co-Founder of Okovate Sustainable Energy. They’re on a mission to make community solar deployment more sustainable through agrivoltaics and dual-use habitat development. Okovate recognizes the challenges faced by farmers in today’s economic landscape. Savannah sees agrivoltaics as a powerful solution that not only increases solar deployment but […]
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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 […]
