News & Events
News
SCAPES Featured in EcoWatch
November 20, 2025WTVP’s Eco Watch features an interview with Dr. Carl Bernacchi on SCAPES agrivoltaics research and how farmland can support both solar energy and crop production.
New Site at the Energy Farm Will Accelerate Agrivoltaics Research
September 10, 2025A new agrivoltaic system is up and running at the University of Illinois Energy Farm, custom-designed to support the SCAPES project. This innovative research site will allow researchers to study how solar panels and crops can share space while optimizing energy generation and crop yield.
Solar Arrays Can Help Grasslands Weather Drought
August 8, 2025Solar arrays at Jack’s Solar Garden boost grassland productivity by up to 90% in dry years, supporting SCAPES research on agrivoltaics and climate resilience.
Events
SCAPES Open House 4
August 9, 2025Byron Kominek of Jack’s Solar Garden and Christopher Kline of Doral Renewables shared real-world lessons from small- and large-scale agrivoltaics — from shade-grown crops to utility-scale integration. “Things grow with partial shade, for sure,” Byron said. “Clean energy and farming can work together,” added Chris.
SCAPES Open House 3
April 4, 2024Explore agrivoltaics in the West with insights from experts like Dr. Alan Knapp and Dr. Greg Barron-GafforJoin us on April 3rd, 2024, to delve into the fusion of agriculture and solar energy for a sustainable future!
SCAPES Open House 2
November 14, 2023Join 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.
SCAPES Open House
August 3, 2023Meet Nenad Miljkovic, an expert in sustainable energy, and gain insights into cutting-edge solar innovations. Let's shape a cleaner and greener future together!
Energy Farm Renewable Energy Open House
April 20, 2023 See the farm’s biomass boiler, geothermal energy systems & net-zero solar home and learn about agrivoltaics technology!