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.
Category: SCAPES Agrivoltaics Project
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.
‘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.
Paul Mwebaze: Exploring ‘Agrivoltaics’ from the Ground Up
New SCAPES researcher gears up to study systems that improve the economic well-being and resilience of U.S. farmers.
USDA Funds ‘Agrivoltaics’ Project Led by iSEE, University of Illinois Researchers
iSEE Interim Director Madhu Khanna and Illinois to lead study of crop/solar mixes.