Session 1: Overview

February 4, 8-10:00 am PST

Meet other entrepreneurs, farmers and community leaders from across the U.S. while receiving an overview of core topics in agrivoltaics

Introductions Be ready to introduce yourself in just 20 seconds

Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs How leaders create opportunity and growth

Value Proposition Advantages of agrivoltaics for farmers, communities, entrepreneurs and the planet

Challenges Building community support, expediting the permitting process, minimizing financial risk, protecting solar equipment, persuading solar developers, approaching farmers, addressing aesthetic concerns, protecting the land, irrigation and erosion control, and more

Feasibility Assessing electric loads and renewable energy potential while exploring economically-viable agricultural approaches

Research Design Defining experimental conditions and metrics

Session 2: Feasibility

February 11, 8-10:00 am PST

Get more realistic about financial, agriculural and energy potential

Land Assessment Calculating the energy and financial yields for specific parcels of land. Exploring various solar configurations and approaches. Developing a more detailed plan.

Load Calculations Learn what data to collect on energy usage. View a number of examples for medium to large-scale applications.

Agricultural Yields Examine several approaches and agricultural products. Explore models for monetization.

Water Consumption Analyze water needs given several approaches

Sustainability Explore ways to minimize chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides; examine ways to protect downstream rivers

Session 3: Overcoming Hurdles

February 18, 8-10:00 am PST

Develop a plan for addressing challenges

Building community support Stakeholders that need to be approached and what they typically need or expect

Expediting the permitting process How pros approach permitting

Choosing crops Which approaches are most likely to be successful in your area

Raising money Models and partners to minimize your risk and stress

Working with solar developers How to meet their needs while planning for co-location of solar and agriculture

Approaching land owners What they typically want and which ones are most likely to be interested

Creating a positive vision for the community How a positive vision and communication can overcome resistance; creating a place for community

Protecting the land Ways to miminize long-term damage and expense

Planning irrigation and erosion control Various approaches that will suit your crop and climate

Getting ongoing help Learn about an agrivoltaic accelerator program to help you persist and succeed

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