UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
Join us at the University of Illinois Energy Farm to explore the innovative field of agrivoltaics! Discover how combining electricity generation with agriculture can enhance land use efficiency. This event is a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research and see agrivoltaics in action.
Highlights:
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Registration
10:00 – Welcome
Presenter: College of ACES
10:05 – Introduction
Presenter: Madhu Khanna, PI SCAPES project and director, iSEE
10:10 – Economics of Agrivoltaic Installations in the Midwest
Presenter: Madhu Khanna, PI SCAPES project and director, iSEE
10:30 – SCAPES Research Overview
Presenter: Carl Bernacchi, professor, crop sciences and plant biology
10:45 – The Potential of Agronomic Crops in Agrivoltaics
Presenter: D.K. Lee, agronomy assistant professor, Extension specialist
11:00 – The Potential of Specialty Crops in Agrivoltaics
Presenter: Bruce Branham, professor, Extension specialist
11:15 – System considerations of PV in Agrivoltaic systems
Presenter: Alex Solecki, graduate student, SCAPES
11:30 – Practical Insights into Agrivoltaic Implementation
Presenter: Dennis Bowman, Extension digital agriculture specialist
11:45 – Tour of the Solar Farm 2.0 agronomic agrivoltaic plot
Presenter: Greg Landes, D.K. Lee, and Bruce Branham, Solar Farm 2.0
For more information visit Illinois Extension site.
RSVP Information: Please confirm your attendance by visiting the Registration Page. For more information, contact Basia Latawiec at latawic2@illinois.edu