InSPIRE/Getting Started

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Getting Started


Your guide to getting started in agrivoltaics

To learn about agrivoltaics, use the following guides to read about everything from basic definitions and potential agrivoltaic activities to more technical information like design options and implementation pathways. If you are brand new to agrivoltaics, we recommend reviewing each guide in order, starting with basics before moving onto technical assistance, groundwork, pathway, and designs and configurations. A printable summary version of this content is available here.


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Basics

Learn about the basics and history of agrivoltaics, potential agrivoltaic activities and configurations, and benefits and tradeoffs of implementation

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Technical Assistance

Learn about agrivoltaics technical assistance opportunities and pathways, and case studies and deliverables from past participant involvement

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Groundwork

Read about suggested foundational activities to undertake before building an agrivoltaic system to increase the overall impact, success, and longevity of your project

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Pathway

Review the site-specific planning and implementation steps needed for successfully developing and deploying an agrivoltaics system on your farm

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Designs & Configurations

Review solar design considerations and options as you plan for an agrivoltaic system that can meet your farm’s needs and goals