august, 2024
Event Details
Join us to maximize the dual-use outcomes of solar energy and natural resource practices in this dynamic and forward-thinking course. Learning Outcomes Review the research pilot projects and best practices
Event Details
Join us to maximize the dual-use outcomes of solar energy and natural resource practices in this dynamic and forward-thinking course.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the research pilot projects and best practices that best inform solar project developers considering agrivoltaics projects.
- Identify the Ag practices that can be co-located with solar project development, as well as their potential outcomes.
- Identify common landowner questions and how to nurture a relationship to proactively address concerns regarding the legal and financial aspects of leasing their land.
- Explore the challenges and opportunities of grid-scale agrivoltaics, including considerations for utility-scale solar development, community involvement, design considerations, and environmental benefits.
- Gain insights into US policy and opportunities for agrivoltaics, including foundational policy principles and strategic industry approaches.
- Explore the ecology and management of agrivoltaics grazing systems.
- Explore sustainable solar development goals and their impact on industry practices.
- Examine real-world case studies of agrivoltaics projects.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:45 am - 4:30 pm