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Agrivoltaics Field Day

July 24, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

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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:

  • Guided tours of the agrivoltaics research site
  • Presentations on the latest findings and technological advancements
  • Interactive sessions with experts in the field
  • Networking opportunities with researchers, industry professionals, and fellow enthusiasts
  • Bus tours to Solar Farm 2.0 to see large-scale solar energy production integrated with agricultural activities

Agrivoltaics Field Day Agenda:

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 BranhamSolar 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

Details

Date:
July 24, 2024
Time:
9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

Illinois Energy Farm, 4110 S. Race
4110 S. Race St.
Urbana, IL 61802 United States
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