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Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University

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This is a public-private partnership between Iowa State University and Alliant Energy on a research project that is investigating production of horticultural crops, beekeeping activities, and pollinator habitats within and around photovoltaic panels and assessing impact on crop performance, microclimate, and power production.

Project Owner Iowa State University and Alliant Energy

Project Developer Alliant Energy

EIA ID Unknown

Year Installed 2023

Crop Types Broccoli, bell pepper, raspberry, summer squash, strawberry

Crop Location Underneath, In-between Panels

Habitat TypePollinator

Irrigation Yes

Project Publications https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2023/02/15/agrivoltaics

InSPIRE Research Site No

Research Ongoing Yes

Bifacial PV

East/West Single-axis Tracking

6 acres

1.375 MWdc

Variable" Panel height

Crop Production, Habitat

Site Details

Row Distance Variable feet

Unique Design Features Both single-axis tracking and fixed-tilt panels

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Last modified: 2024-04-10

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