A new agrivoltaic system is up and running at the Energy Farm, and will allow researchers to study how solar panels and crops can share space while optimizing energy generation and crop yield.
Author: April Lee Wendling
Environmental Solutions that make Economic Sense: Q&A with Korneel Rabaey
Korneel Rabaey, a professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Ghent University, shares his perspective on a circular bioeconomy.
New Solar and Geothermal Installations Power Energy Farm
Two recent research installations – an underground geothermal “battery” and an agrivoltaic solar array – are powering the Energy Farm.
Rain Barrel Basics: Conserving Water but not Mosquito Habitats
Rain barrels are excellent for conserving water, but they may also be excellent habitat for mosquitoes. A new study investigates how to best keep rain barrels mosquito-free.
Gift Establishes Levenick Center for a Climate-Smart Circular Bioeconomy
The $10 million gift will support new faculty hires, interdisciplinary research and partnerships to create sustainable solutions that can address climate change.
iSEE Names 2024-25 Levenick Resident Scholars
iSEE has selected four external scholars for the Levenick Resident Scholar program.
‘My Agrivoltaic Farm’ Game: Learning, Fun, and Sustainability — All in One
App, available on iOS and Android, teaches players of all ages about the interconnectedness of agriculture and sustainability.
Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Transportation: Jessika Trancik Q&A
MIT Professor will present a plenary talk May 17 at UIUC-UIC workshop sponsored by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Climate Change and Urbanization: Team Employs New Modeling Framework
Process-based climate modeling and machine learning/artificial intelligence produce a real simulation of climate dynamics in urban landscapes.