Agrivoltaics in Action: Enhancing Operations and Maintenance in Livestock-Integrated Solar Sites
June 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Unlock new efficiencies in solar site management and the potential of agrivoltaics by learning how to safely and effectively perform operations and maintenance on livestock-integrated solar sites. This one-day training equips solar professionals with essential skills for navigating grazed solar sites, including working with electric fencing, guardian animals, and sheep-based vegetation management. Through solution-based procedures and expert-led instruction, the training is designed to break down operational barriers, empower solar professionals to confidently manage day-to-day O&M on sites with grazing sheep, and build communication strategies and tools for seamless collaboration between solar operators and grazing professionals.
Topics Include:
- Fenced In: How to navigate the electric fencing maze preventing you from doing your job
- Negotiating Obstacles & Landmines: Gates, equipment, guard dogs, and what you’ll step in
- Mowers with Minds of Their Own: The imperfect perfection of vegetation management with sheep
- The Sheep Advantage: Understanding sheep production and the value they add on your site
- Electrifying Communications: Practical tools and strategies for reporting and supporting grazing operations
Prerequisites: Basic solar PV knowledge or experience is strongly recommended for this course.