The PA Solar Center is hosting a February 11 webinar on Agrivoltaics and Dual-Use Solar Applications from Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Agrivoltaics, or dual-use solar, is a fast-growing field that co-locates energy generation, food production, farming and other activities on the same land.

This innovative approach presents opportunities to save Pennsylvania’s family farms by supporting crop production, pollinator habitats, and pasture grasses for grazers.

However, agrivoltaic projects are complex and require more advanced planning and coordination with multiple stakeholders as well as market incentives that enable solar developers, farmers, and landowners to maximize these dual-use benefits.

Our speakers will discuss the many benefits and potential barriers of agrivoltaics in Pennsylvania.

We will hear from a shepherd who is grazing sheep at a Pennsylvania university solar site, as well as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s InSPIRE program that is researching agrivoltaics throughout the country.

We’ll also hear from Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture and a solar developer who is incorporating agrivoltaics and dual-use into their projects.

The speakers include--

-- Jordan Macknick, Lead Energy-Water-Land Analyst, InSPIRE program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

-- Michael Roth, Policy Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

-- Caroline Owens, Solar Grazer, Owens Family Farm; Advisory Board Member American Solar Grazing Association

-- Drew Pierson, Head of Sustainability, BlueWave Solar

-- Matt Mahoney, Director of Government Affairs, PA Solar Center

-- Sharon Pillar, Executive Director, PA Solar Center

General Registration is $15 for this webinar and $100 for the 10-webinar series (and all recordings). Free for elected officials and legislative staff.

Special arrangements for complementary registration can be made for those who request it by contacting us at info@pasolarcenter.org. 

Please don’t let financial hesitancies prevent you from attending! We want you there!!

Your ticket supports the activities of the PA Solar Center and is 100 percent tax deductible as we are under the fiscal sponsorship of New Sun Rising.

Click Here to register and for more information.

The Pennsylvania Solar Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit effort to raise the awareness of the benefits of solar energy in Pennsylvania. Click Here to sign up for regular updates.   Questions should be directed to Matt Mahoney by calling 412-218-0938 or send email to: matt@pasolarcenter.org.

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[Posted: February 3, 2022]

2/7/2022