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Projects Updates for Agrivoltaic Research Solar Array at Energy Farm
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iCAP Energy Meeting December 2024
Associated Project(s):The Energy Team met on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We reviewed the occupant engagement program’s progress, discussed final steps for solar rooftop project proposals, and provided updates on energy efficiency recommendations. A potential pilot for risk-based lab optimization was introduced, and updates on funded energy projects and agrivoltaic solar construction were shared. The meeting minutes are attached!
Our next meeting is January 2025 (date TBD).
Attached Files:property address
Associated Project(s):The SCAPES solar array on Race Street, called the "Energy Farm Agrivoltaics" will be assigned a Property Code of 8333 and it will be classified similarly to the Solar Farms which would be UTIL DIST SYSTEM. The address for this soalr array is 4512 S Race Street.
Photos from Energy Farm
Associated Project(s):Please see attached photos from the Energy Farm. These photos show approximately 1 month old plants which are growing under the array as part of agrivoltaic research. During the 2024 season, tomatoes and kale are being tested. Future plantings will include more consumer crops like carrots.
iSEE Research Newsletter - solar panels
Associated Project(s):Energy Farm Solar Panels Online! The small agrivoltaics solar array at the Illinois Energy Farm is now adding energy to the campus grid! You can check out an energy dashboard that tracks the power produced and the savings in costs and carbon dioxide emissions.
Energy Farm Solar Array Dashboard
Associated Project(s):Please see the included link to the live dashboard of the Energy Farms Agrivoltaic Solar Array. This link also includes data for the Geothermal and traditional HVAC at the farm.