SCAPES Open House 2

Join us on Zoom for the Agrivoltaics Open House on Nov 29th, 2:00 – 3:00 pm! Dr. Carl Bernacchi and Dr. DK Lee will provide updates on cutting-edge Crop Physiology research.

Learn about SCAPES at the Next STEAM Event!

Martens Center 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL, United States

Explore our SCAPES agrivoltaics educational app at a nearby venue, providing an engaging experience for hands-on learning about combining solar arrays with crops.

Lunch and Learn about Agrivoltaics at Champaign West Rotary Club

Champaign Rotary Club 45 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States

Speaker: Prof. Madhu Khanna, Director, iSEE Topic: With the growth of renewable energy, especially solar, the use of agricultural land for energy generation becomes complicated. The UI is part of a large collaborative project to demonstrate how the two industries can co-exist beneficially. Description: Please join us for a regular club meeting held in-person only. […]

SCAPES Virtual Open House

REGISTER HERE: ZOOM LINK Join us for our Agrivoltaics Open House on April 3rd at 4-5pm CST/3-4 MDT/2-3 MST on Zoom! Building on the success of our last event in Nov. 29th, 2023 open house, where experts from solar and agricultural industries convened, we're excited to continue the conversation. Our focus this time: agrivoltaic research […]

AgriSolar Follow the Sun Tour: University of Illinois

Solar Farm 2.0 3502 S First St., Champaign, IL 61822, Champaign, IL, United States

Discover solar innovation at the Follow the Sun Tour: University of Illinois! Join the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, Sol Systems, Arevon Energy, and the University of Illinois from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 11, 2024, for a bus tour from the Solar Farm Summit at Loews Hotel. View the University's large solar development and cutting-edge research […]

SCAPES Virtual Open House 4

Hear from agrivoltaics pioneers Byron Kominek and Christopher Kline as they share real-world insights from the field. Hosted by Dennis Bowman, this dynamic Zoom session explores the challenges and opportunities of combining solar energy with agriculture.

Smarter Farming in Action: Agrivoltaics and Allies at the Energy Farm

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

Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMEnergy Farm – 4110 S. Race St., Urbana, ILAdmission: FREE | RSVP here Explore the Future of Sustainable Agriculture Join us for a hands-on field day highlighting innovative research at Illinois’ first agrivoltaic site. From crop trials under solar panels to energy-efficient biomass systems, you’ll experience […]