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Agrivoltaics Education and Training Institute

The program will run from September through October 2024.

The proposed curriculum will include online instruction beginning in September with onsite instruction and hands-on learning in Union Springs, Alabama in October.

Location: Online and at Little USA Community Solar Campus, Union Springs, Alabama

Fee Waiver & Institute Application:

Little USA (LUSA) believes that access to knowledge should be given to those who seek it, are committed to building a diverse community of participants, and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and demographics to apply for the program.

The regular fee of $1600 will be waived for participants who fill out the registration form and provide minimal information regarding their status as instructors, learners, and community members within the region.

Content will include:

  • How the addition of Solar Energy can benefit farmers and agricultural instruction in the region

  • Introduction to Solar Energy with certification opportunities

  • Online sessions from researchers and agricultural experts

  • 4-day in-person workshops including a 2-day hands-on review of Solar requirements and a 2day Agrivoltaic workshop provided by Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center include:

    • Design and Development

    • Research

    • Community Engagement

    • Future Agrivoltaic Considerations

Activity Schedule:

SEPTEMBER:

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

  • At your own pace

    • Take the online introduction to solar pv (10 hrs)

    • View Solar and Agrivoltaic videos

    • View Agrivoltaic Webinars

    • View Solar modules

    • Submit a review of the materials

    • Total time in September – Approximately 20 hrs

OCTOBER:

Week 1: September 30

  • Meet online for Solar Review

  • Continue self-guided Agrivoltaic review

Week 2: October 12,13

  • 2-day in-person hands-on solar review

Week 4: October 26,27

    • 2-day in-person Agrivoltaics workshop

Post Workshops:

  • Review overall content and make recommendations for use of material in regional venues

    • Courses in Solar, and Agrivoltaics at local universities and colleges

    • Non-credit certification courses at Community Colleges

    • Teaching scenarios for STEM classes at all grade levels

    • Connections to Internships at energy companies and farming facilities