Agrivoltaics combines solar energy generation with crop production on the same land. By installing solar panels, we can generate clean energy while protecting crops from intense sunlight, hail, and other environmental stressors. This shading effect not only enhances agricultural yields and soil health but also provides significant benefits for animal husbandry, offering shaded areas for grazing. Moreover, agrivoltaics can reduce the need for irrigation and fertilizers, thereby lowering the carbon footprint of farming operations. Our project incorporates an innovative approach by equipping each agrivoltaic panel with a greenhouse exhaust fan and a misting system, designed for Microfarm volunteers to use, ensuring optimal conditions for both crop and energy production.

Project Leads: Bellamy Wooten ([email protected]), Laena Bodovsky ([email protected]), Helena Reynes ([email protected]) and Shreya Sakiri ([email protected])