Photos from Energy Farm
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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.
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.
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.